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Wawona, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
127
Population
118/sq mi density
$70,320
Median Income
$53,131 per capita
$739,600
Home Value
$458,860 Zillow
$1,140
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,320 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$739,600 home value, $1,140/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wawona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,117 ft (1,255 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5447°N, 119.6387°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 54 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 61 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 74 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in |
Wawona has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.4").