Soda Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
174
Population
512/sq mi density
$1,058,300
Home Value
$795,845 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Soda Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 182.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,823 ft (2,080 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3248°N, 120.3787°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 35 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: Soda Lakes (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 162 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Soda Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.4").