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Montgomery Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
227
Population
69/sq mi density
$36,563
Median Income
$44,412 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,563 median income, 8.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,174 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8428°N, 121.9207°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 52 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 67 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 91 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.8 in |
Montgomery Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").