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Leggett, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
44
Population
16/sq mi density
$15,859
Median Income
$13,727 per capita
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
3,533 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$15,859 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Leggett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8635°N, 123.7252°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mendocino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0340 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 75 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 10.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
Leggett has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in December to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (12.7") and July the driest (0.2").