Soda Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lake County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
968
Population
750/sq mi density
$96,994
Median Income
$55,135 per capita
$330,600
Home Value
$239,055 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,994 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$330,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Soda Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,941 ft (592 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0024°N, 122.7795°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0349 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.5 / 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 Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 4 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Soda Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.0").