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Kings Beach, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
2,493
Population
872/sq mi density
$53,964
Median Income
$38,675 per capita
$680,200
Home Value
$814,332 Zillow
$1,245
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,964 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$680,200 home value, $1,245/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kings Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,540 ft (1,993 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2475°N, 120.0199°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Sierra County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| 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 (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 163 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 182 km |
| Lassen Volcanic Center | Stratovolcano | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) | 1917 | 188 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, 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 | 63°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 |
Kings Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.4").