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Palermo, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,440
Population
187/sq mi density
$47,893
Median Income
$29,667 per capita
$287,000
Home Value
$245,171 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
6,178 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,893 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$287,000 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palermo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 214 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4307°N, 121.5229°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yuba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 118 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Palermo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.0").