Camp Nelson, CA
Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
110
Population
89/sq mi density
$63,259
Median Income
$55,680 per capita
$330,400
Home Value
$415,986 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,259 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$330,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Camp Nelson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,863 ft (1,482 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1420°N, 118.6107°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Tulare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.4 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 35 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 142 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 170 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Camp Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.2").
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