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Sierra City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
213
Population
99/sq mi density
$92,543
Median Income
$59,022 per capita
$380,600
Home Value
$329,077 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.8 in |
Sierra City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (0.4").