Sierra City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
213
Population
99/sq mi density
$92,543
Median Income
$59,022 per capita
$380,600
Home Value
$333,876 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,543 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$380,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sierra City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,794 ft (1,461 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5727°N, 120.6276°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 127 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 11.3 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 10.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Sierra City has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 37°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (0.1").