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Whitehawk, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
40
Population
16/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitehawk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,480 ft (1,366 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7206°N, 120.5536°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lassen Volcanic Center (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 118 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
Whitehawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.3").