Shaver Lake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Madera County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
355
Population
11/sq mi density
$131,875
Median Income
$62,961 per capita
$582,800
Home Value
$610,862 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$131,875 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$582,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaver Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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 | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 44.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
Shaver Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.0").