Mariposa, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,202
Population
298/sq mi density
$52,661
Median Income
$30,407 per capita
$306,100
Home Value
$391,306 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$52,661 median income, 16.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$306,100 home value, $629/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mariposa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,021 ft (616 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4912°N, 119.9732°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 32 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
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 84 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 90 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 100 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in |
Mariposa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.0").