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Shoshone, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
18
Population
1/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
929
Violent Crime/100K
3,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
929 violent crimes/100K (145% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shoshone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9672°N, 116.3088°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Inyo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0413 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 155 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in |
Shoshone has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 43°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.1").