Furnace Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
102
Population
3/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$265,453 Zillow
79°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Furnace Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 104°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
104°F Jul (40°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 104°F (40°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -227 ft (-69 m) |
| Area | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4277°N, 116.8747°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 99 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 61.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 24.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 30 |
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 84 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 98°F (36°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 104°F (40°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 102°F (39°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Furnace Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 53°F in December to 104°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").