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Redding, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
93,268
Population
1,568/sq mi density
$69,443
Median Income
$37,685 per capita
$363,800
Home Value
$385,395 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
289 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,443 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$363,800 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Redding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 61.2 sq mi (158.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5703°N, 122.3668°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 6 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 73 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 94 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 134 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
Redding has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 46°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.2").