Nevada City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,168
Population
1,408/sq mi density
$69,552
Median Income
$42,845 per capita
$607,300
Home Value
$556,322 Zillow
$1,756
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,552 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$607,300 home value, $1,756/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nevada City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2596°N, 121.0333°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yuba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 143 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 10.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Nevada City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 42°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.2") and July the driest (0.0").