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Diamond Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,642
Population
760/sq mi density
$83,288
Median Income
$40,009 per capita
$409,000
Home Value
$435,805 Zillow
$1,644
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
544
Violent Crime/100K
2,603 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,288 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$409,000 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Diamond Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6920°N, 120.8387°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | El Dorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sacramento International (SMF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Clear Lake | Volcanic field | 1,439 m (4,721 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 176 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 186 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 194 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
Diamond Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").