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Crystal Bay, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Sierra County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
148
Population
329/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$364,989 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$1,452,596 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
488
Violent Crime/100K
2,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal 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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 179.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,379 ft (1,944 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2304°N, 120.0022°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 161 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 180 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 190 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
Crystal Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.4").