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Topaz, CA
Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
221
Population
18/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
2,414 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Topaz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,010 ft (1,527 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6381°N, 119.5018°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Alpine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 82 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 102 km |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Topaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.5").