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Darwin, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
74
Population
55/sq mi density
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
1,630 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Darwin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,845 ft (1,477 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2688°N, 117.5890°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 123 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 66 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 84 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in |
Darwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").