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Pine Mountain Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,758
Population
145/sq mi density
$68,000
Median Income
$46,525 per capita
$381,000
Home Value
$383,221 Zillow
$1,488
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
460
Violent Crime/100K
7,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$381,000 home value, $1,488/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Mountain Lake 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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,820 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8595°N, 120.1817°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono-Inyo Craters (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 101 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 102 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°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) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Pine Mountain Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").