Rutherford, CA
Full City Profile · California · Napa County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
89
Population
53/sq mi density
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4589°N, 122.4288°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Napa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 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 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.5 m | 30 | 89 km |
| 1856 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 107 km |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 85 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Rutherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").