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Midpines, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 41/sq mi density
$65,074 Median Income $54,495 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
521 Violent Crime/100K 1,944 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,074 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
521 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Midpines 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area24.5 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates37.5534°N, 119.9288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyMariposa County County
Nearest AirportMerced Yosemite Regional (MCE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.0 / 100
Community Resilience21.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

5,884 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 143 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 113 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 91 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 98 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 121 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 123 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 119 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 137 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 113 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 148 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 100 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 99 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 87 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 132 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 88 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 131 km
Dec 31, 1997 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.8 94 km
Feb 16, 2016 8 km S of Wilkerson, California M4.8 140 km
Apr 26, 2008 27km SE of Smith Valley, NV M4.7 137 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 27, 1953 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 11, 2023 EF1 67 km 0
Jan 10, 2023 EF1 94 km 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 73 km 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 86 km 0
Nov 15, 2015 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 14, 2006 EF1 95 km 0
Dec 16, 2002 EF1 58 km 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 71 km 0
Feb 14, 1998 EF1 90 km 0
Dec 12, 1996 EF1 85 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 52 km 0
Jan 14, 1995 EF1 57 km 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 89 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 83 km 0
Mar 4, 1978 EF1 80 km 0
Mar 1, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF1 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 80 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 84 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 93 km
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 68 km
2013 RIM 257,084 41 km
2018 FERGUSON 97,307 14 km
2017 DETWILER 83,297 17 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 98 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 41 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 44 km
1987 LARSON 49,250 20 km
1987 HAMM 39,333 29 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 93 km
2008 TELEGRAPH 33,479 10 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 66 km
2022 OAK 19,408 6 km
1992 GULCH 18,019 85 km
1990 A-ROCK 17,706 21 km
1996 ROGGE 17,559 42 km
2001 DARBY 14,734 79 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 58 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 68 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 6.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Midpines has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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