Scotia, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
565
Population
753/sq mi density
$77,500
Median Income
$32,137 per capita
$327,700
Home Value
$304,507 Zillow
$1,206
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$327,700 home value, $1,206/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4788°N, 124.1047°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 95 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 22 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 79 km |
| 1994 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Scotia has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 48°F in December to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and August the driest (0.1").