Mammoth Lakes, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mono County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,233
Population
291/sq mi density
$87,121
Median Income
$56,390 per capita
$657,000
Home Value
$817,825 Zillow
$1,637
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
516
Violent Crime/100K
1,199 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,121 median income, 1.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$657,000 home value, $1,637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
516 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mammoth Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 69.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,248 ft (2,514 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6244°N, 118.9884°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mono County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 4 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 20 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 42 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 152 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in |
Mammoth Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.5").