Verdi, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
71
Population
17/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Verdi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,487 ft (1,672 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5270°N, 120.0234°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 14 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 (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 166 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Verdi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (0.3").