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Dos Palos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
5,757
Population
4,264/sq mi density
$50,556
Median Income
$23,385 per capita
$285,300
Home Value
$356,395 Zillow
$1,182
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,144
Violent Crime/100K
3,021 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$285,300 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,144 violent crimes/100K (201% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dos Palos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9854°N, 120.6338°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.3 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1989 | N. CALIFORNIA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 62 | 111 km |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 159 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 169 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Dos Palos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").