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Yosemite West, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
35
Population
130/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
349
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Yosemite West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,890 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6482°N, 119.7182°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 49 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 (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 61 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 63 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 72 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) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Yosemite West has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.2").