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Shaver Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
355
Population
11/sq mi density
$131,875
Median Income
$62,961 per capita
$582,800
Home Value
$570,346 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
3,043 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,875 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$582,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaver Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,344 ft (1,629 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0992°N, 119.3257°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 65 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 83 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 104 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 122 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Shaver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.2").