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Sonora, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,965
Population
1,571/sq mi density
$62,621
Median Income
$39,503 per capita
$379,300
Home Value
$400,266 Zillow
$1,164
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
534
Violent Crime/100K
5,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,621 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$379,300 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sonora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,833 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9817°N, 120.3828°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 48 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 Lake Volcanic Field (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 119 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 120 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Sonora has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").