Truckee, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
16,942
Population
524/sq mi density
$125,995
Median Income
$73,455 per capita
$884,000
Home Value
$1,032,042 Zillow
$2,089
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
368
Violent Crime/100K
671 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$125,995 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$884,000 home value, $2,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Truckee 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 206.6 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 | 6,655 ft (2,028 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3505°N, 120.1939°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 25 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 169 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 181 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
Truckee has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").