Squaw Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
3,584
Population
56/sq mi density
$81,094
Median Income
$35,815 per capita
$283,500
Home Value
$395,170 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,094 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$283,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Squaw Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
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 | 67.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 19.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 79 |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
Squaw Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.0").