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Squaw Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,584
Population
56/sq mi density
$81,094
Median Income
$35,815 per capita
$283,500
Home Value
$381,855 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,556 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,094 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$283,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Squaw Valley 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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,977 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7191°N, 119.2027°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Fresno County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.32 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 89 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 103 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 122 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 143 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in |
Squaw Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").