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Meridian, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sutter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
386
Population
73/sq mi density
$61,023
Median Income
$28,183 per capita
$262,500
Home Value
$422,842 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
151
Violent Crime/100K
1,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,023 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$262,500 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Meridian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1404°N, 121.9079°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sutter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.6 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Meridian has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").