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Lucerne, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lake County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,156
Population
587/sq mi density
$47,460
Median Income
$24,273 per capita
$234,400
Home Value
$239,055 Zillow
$1,368
Median Rent
42.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
357
Violent Crime/100K
7,033 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,460 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$234,400 home value, $1,368/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
357 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucerne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,399 ft (731 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0568°N, 122.7703°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0349 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
Lucerne has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").