Westwood, CA
Full City Profile · California · Plumas County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
769
Population
138/sq mi density
$176,500
Home Value
$436,411 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Westwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 109.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,109 ft (1,557 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3052°N, 121.0035°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Plumas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 16 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 14.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 48 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 152 km |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Westwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.1").