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Bishop, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,793
Population
2,039/sq mi density
$82,205
Median Income
$54,267 per capita
$405,700
Home Value
$575,110 Zillow
$1,431
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
911
Violent Crime/100K
4,905 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,205 median income, 0.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$405,700 home value, $1,431/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
911 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bishop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,147 ft (1,264 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3664°N, 118.3958°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mono County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 63 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 74 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 90 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 92 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Bishop has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.2").