Lee Vining, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
557
Population
107/sq mi density
$129,407
Median Income
$27,883 per capita
$423,700
Home Value
$505,463 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$129,407 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$423,700 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lee Vining experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 69.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,856 ft (2,090 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9549°N, 119.1220°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 69.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 10 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 19 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 37 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 181 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in |
Lee Vining has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (0.3").