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Redway, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,276
Population
1,021/sq mi density
$363,700
Home Value
$305,315 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Redway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 572 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1202°N, 123.8218°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0303 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.31 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 50 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 12.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 10.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Redway has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and July the driest (0.1").