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Wautec, CA
Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
10
Population
4/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
889
Violent Crime/100K
2,694 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
889 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wautec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3543°N, 123.8623°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Del Norte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rogue Valley International - Medford (MFR) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.1 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1873 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 116 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 139 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
Wautec has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (0.3").