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Ukiah, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,419
Population
2,991/sq mi density
$67,122
Median Income
$36,541 per capita
$448,100
Home Value
$479,526 Zillow
$1,330
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
679
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,122 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$448,100 home value, $1,330/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
679 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ukiah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1466°N, 123.2103°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mendocino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 83 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0340 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
Ukiah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.1").