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Squirrel Mountain Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
1,020
Population
567/sq mi density
$345,500
Home Value
$217,739 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
392
Violent Crime/100K
2,377 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Squirrel Mountain Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,987 ft (910 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6175°N, 118.4047°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bob Hope (BUR) 98 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 83 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Squirrel Mountain Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").