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Willows, CA
Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,239
Population
2,197/sq mi density
$78,179
Median Income
$32,606 per capita
$286,200
Home Value
$307,084 Zillow
$1,149
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
361
Violent Crime/100K
2,743 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,179 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$286,200 home value, $1,149/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Willows enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 133 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5148°N, 122.1992°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Glenn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chico Regional (CIC) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
Willows has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").