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Point Arena, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
831
Population
607/sq mi density
$105,726
Median Income
$56,191 per capita
$431,300
Home Value
$571,992 Zillow
$1,201
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
3,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$105,726 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$431,300 home value, $1,201/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Point Arena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9123°N, 123.6956°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mendocino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 114 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0340 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| 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 High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.9 in |
Point Arena has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").