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Montague, California
City of Montague
Junction of CA-3 and CR A28
Junction of CA-3 and CR A28
Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
Montague, California is located in the United States
Montague, California
Montague, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States of America
State  California
County Siskiyou
Incorporated January 28, 1909
Named for S. S. Montague
Area
 • Total 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
 • Land 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.85%
Elevation
2,539 ft (774 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,226
 • Density 786.28/sq mi (303.62/km2)
Time zone UTC−8 (Pacific Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP code
96064
Area code 530
FIPS code 06-48690
GNIS feature IDs 277557, 2411140

Montague is a small city in Siskiyou County, California, in the United States. It's a great place to learn about how cities are named and how their populations change over time. In 2020, about 1,226 people lived here.

What's in a Name?

Montague got its name from a very important person in railroad history. The city was named after S.S. Montague. He was the chief engineer for the Central Pacific Railroad. This happened when the railroad line was extended in 1886 and 1887.

Exploring Montague's Location

Montague is located in northern California. It sits at coordinates 41°43′38″N 122°31′35″W / 41.72722°N 122.52639°W / 41.72722; -122.52639. The city covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Getting Around Montague

Montague is easy to find. It's about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Interstate 5. This major highway passes through Yreka. You can reach Montague by taking California State Route 3.

The city is also a hub for trains. It's where the Yreka Western Railroad connects with the Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad. If you like planes, there's also the Montague Airport. This airport serves both Montague and nearby Yreka.

Montague's Unique Climate

Montague has a special type of weather. It's called a Mediterranean climate, but it's also a bit like a steppe climate. This is unusual because of where it's located. The Klamath Mountains create a "rain shadow" effect. This means the mountains block much of the rain.

Because of this, Montague's climate is similar to places east of the Cascade Range. It doesn't rain much in the summer. Sometimes there's a thunderstorm, but that's rare. Winters are cool or cold, and it snows sometimes. Summers are hot with lots of sunshine. The temperature can change a lot between day and night.

Climate data for Montague - Siskiyou County Airport (2001–2019)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 67
(19)
72
(22)
78
(26)
90
(32)
98
(37)
109
(43)
111
(44)
107
(42)
106
(41)
92
(33)
77
(25)
66
(19)
111
(44)
Mean maximum °C (°F) 57
(14)
62
(17)
72
(22)
81
(27)
90
(32)
99
(37)
103
(39)
102
(39)
96
(36)
83
(28)
68
(20)
57
(14)
103
(39)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 45.2
(7.3)
50.9
(10.5)
56.3
(13.5)
63.9
(17.7)
73.5
(23.1)
82.8
(28.2)
93.6
(34.2)
91.3
(32.9)
83.3
(28.5)
69.0
(20.6)
53.4
(11.9)
44.1
(6.7)
67.3
(19.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 35.4
(1.9)
38.6
(3.7)
43.2
(6.2)
48.8
(9.3)
57.1
(13.9)
65.3
(18.5)
74.5
(23.6)
72.2
(22.3)
64.4
(18.0)
52.5
(11.4)
41.3
(5.2)
35.1
(1.7)
52.4
(11.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 25.6
(−3.6)
26.4
(−3.1)
29.8
(−1.2)
33.7
(0.9)
40.7
(4.8)
47.8
(8.8)
55.4
(13.0)
53.0
(11.7)
45.4
(7.4)
35.9
(2.2)
29.1
(−1.6)
26.1
(−3.3)
37.4
(3.0)
Mean minimum °C (°F) 12
(−11)
14
(−10)
18
(−8)
23
(−5)
28
(−2)
37
(3)
46
(8)
45
(7)
35
(2)
23
(−5)
17
(−8)
13
(−11)
9
(−13)
Record low °C (°F) −14
(−26)
−13
(−25)
11
(−12)
15
(−9)
19
(−7)
26
(−3)
40
(4)
37
(3)
27
(−3)
12
(−11)
8
(−13)
−9
(−23)
−14
(−26)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 1.58
(40)
1.30
(33)
1.13
(29)
0.98
(25)
0.95
(24)
0.58
(15)
0.20
(5.1)
0.15
(3.8)
0.25
(6.4)
0.96
(24)
1.46
(37)
2.38
(60)
11.92
(302.3)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 4.1
(10)
2.9
(7.4)
1.4
(3.6)
0.2
(0.51)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.5
(3.8)
3.5
(8.9)
13.6
(34.21)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 7 6 7 6 5 2 1 1 1 3 6 8 53
Average relative humidity (%) 76 68 63 58 53 46 40 38 40 54 72 77 57
Average dew point °C (°F) 28
(−2)
29
(−2)
31
(−1)
33
(1)
38
(3)
41
(5)
45
(7)
42
(6)
37
(3)
34
(1)
32
(0)
28
(−2)
35
(2)
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: timeanddate.com (mean temperatures, humidity, and dew point)

Who Lives in Montague?

The number of people living in Montague changes over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 250
1910 274
1920 453 65.3%
1930 507 11.9%
1940 463 −8.7%
1950 579 25.1%
1960 782 35.1%
1970 890 13.8%
1980 1,285 44.4%
1990 1,415 10.1%
2000 1,456 2.9%
2010 1,443 −0.9%
2020 1,226 −15.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, the city had 1,443 residents. Most people living in Montague were White (86.7%). There were also Native American (4.6%), African American (0.3%), and Asian (0.6%) residents. About 7.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Most people lived in regular homes. There were 576 households in total. About 34.4% of these homes had children under 18. The average household had about 2.47 people.

Population in 2000

Back in 2000, Montague had 1,456 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2010. About 89.01% were White, and 5.08% were Native American. Hispanic or Latino people made up 5.43% of the population.

There were 560 households. About 36.3% of these had children under 18. The average household size was 2.57 people. The median age in the city was 36 years old.

Learning in Montague

Montague has its own school district. It's called the Big Springs Union Elementary School District. This district helps educate the children living in the area.

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