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Tuolumne City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,404
Population
595/sq mi density
$60,694
Median Income
$31,932 per capita
$392,600
Home Value
$346,309 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
460
Violent Crime/100K
7,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$392,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tuolumne City 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 40.
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 | 2,574 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9627°N, 120.2420°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Merced County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 106 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 108 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
Tuolumne City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").