Lake Don Pedro, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,157
Population
63/sq mi density
$84,659
Median Income
$53,306 per capita
$329,200
Home Value
$384,086 Zillow
$1,933
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,659 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$329,200 home value, $1,933/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Don Pedro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 818 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6414°N, 120.3644°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 45.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 35 |
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
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1865 | N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 117 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 119 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Lake Don Pedro has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").