Kirkwood, CA
Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
406
Population
93/sq mi density
$145,341
Median Income
$48,768 per capita
$568,200
Home Value
$603,144 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$145,341 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$568,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kirkwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,497 ft (2,590 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6893°N, 120.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | El Dorado County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 118 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 133 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
Kirkwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.8") and September the driest (0.3").