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Yosemite Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,848
Population
897/sq mi density
$2,269
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Yosemite Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,966 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7425°N, 119.5776°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 59 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: Mono-Inyo Craters (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 49 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 50 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 56 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in |
Yosemite Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").