McCloud, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
871
Population
360/sq mi density
$39,519
Median Income
$34,898 per capita
$310,000
Home Value
$286,019 Zillow
$980
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,519 median income, 7.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McCloud 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. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 26.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,254 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2547°N, 122.1362°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Siskiyou County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0394 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 18 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 63 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 100 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
McCloud has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (0.2").