Shasta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,330
Population
122/sq mi density
$108,500
Median Income
$54,243 per capita
$392,000
Home Value
$385,395 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$108,500 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$392,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shasta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5920°N, 122.4779°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Shasta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 83 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 94 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 137 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Shasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.2").