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Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County), CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
80
Population
16/sq mi density
$104,205
Median Income
$64,185 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
2,414 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,205 median income, 17.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 104.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,456 ft (2,273 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4723°N, 120.0518°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Amador County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 104 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 116 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 129 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
Bear Valley CDP (Alpine County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.4").