Ahwahnee, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,532
Population
133/sq mi density
$65,980
Median Income
$42,758 per capita
$448,000
Home Value
$473,369 Zillow
$1,617
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,980 median income, 12.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,617/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ahwahnee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,293 ft (699 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3654°N, 119.7166°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 44.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 67 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 78 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 93 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Ahwahnee has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.1").