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Lookout, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
43
Population
8/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
1,109
Violent Crime/100K
3,403 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,109 violent crimes/100K (192% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lookout experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,156 ft (1,267 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2104°N, 121.1530°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Modoc County County |
| Nearest Airport | Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (LMT) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Medicine Lake (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 56 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 85 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Lookout has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.3").