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Soda Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
174
Population
512/sq mi density
$1,058,300
Home Value
$751,778 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 182.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| 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: 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) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.0 in |
Soda Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.4").