Wautec, CA
Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
10
Population
4/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wautec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. 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 32.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
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 | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Wautec has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in December to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.5") and August the driest (0.2").