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Salyer, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
465
Population
88/sq mi density
$575,800
Home Value
$267,791 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
439
Violent Crime/100K
3,955 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
439 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Salyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,403 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8768°N, 123.5735°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 72 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
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 84 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 130 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 179 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Salyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.2").