Carnelian Bay, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
432
Population
332/sq mi density
$196,250
Median Income
$89,579 per capita
$814,900
Home Value
$1,086,032 Zillow
$3,193
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$196,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$814,900 home value, $3,193/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carnelian Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 179.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,402 ft (1,951 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2352°N, 120.0782°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.4 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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: Soda Lakes (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 165 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 184 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.0 in |
Carnelian Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.2").