Willow Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
949
Population
31/sq mi density
$43,056
Median Income
$29,595 per capita
$335,100
Home Value
$310,636 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,056 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$335,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9393°N, 123.6411°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Humboldt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Redding Regional (RDD) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0303 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.31 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| 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 | - | 122 km |
| 1992 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.8 m | - | 85 km |
| 2024 | CAPE MENDOCINO, N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shasta (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shasta | Stratovolcano | 4,317 m (14,163 ft) | 1250 | 132 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 187 km |
| Medicine Lake | Shield | 2,412 m (7,913 ft) | 1060 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Willow Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (0.2").