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Weather & Climate in Alpine Village, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Alpine Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 5,447 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,447 ft (1,660 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates38.7793°N, 119.8078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAlpine County County
Nearest AirportReno/Tahoe International (RNO)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
75% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience53.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

3,922 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Sep 12, 1994 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada M6.1 14 km 14 km
Jul 8, 2021 Antelope Valley, CA M6.0 40 km 7 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 100 km 11 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 130 km 3 km
Sep 18, 2004 27 km NW of Benton, California M5.4 131 km 0 km
Apr 11, 2020 30km SE of Bodie, CA M5.2 124 km 8 km
Aug 10, 2001 3 km N of Blairsden, California M5.2 134 km 5 km
Sep 12, 1994 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California M5.1 9 km -1 km
Apr 26, 2008 1 km NW of Mogul, Nevada M5.1 84 km 3 km
Jul 8, 2021 32km SE of Markleeville, CA M5.0 40 km 7 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 148 km 5 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 148 km 5 km
Dec 22, 1995 California-Nevada border region M4.9 16 km 4 km
Oct 30, 1998 4 km N of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 60 km 1 km
Oct 1, 2011 7 km SSE of Schurz, Nevada M4.8 91 km 4 km
Apr 26, 2008 0 km N of Mogul, Nevada M4.8 83 km 3 km
Dec 28, 1995 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.8 15 km -1 km
Jun 26, 2005 8 km NNW of Tahoe Vista, California M4.8 63 km -2 km
Mar 9, 2007 13 km SE of Walker, California M4.7 55 km 7 km
Dec 23, 1995 8 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada M4.7 16 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 16, 1973 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
May 26, 1964 EF1 58 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 21, 2017 EF0 32 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 13, 2017 EF0 46 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 8, 2015 EF0 31 km 2.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2005 EF0 50 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 24, 2004 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 2, 2003 EF0 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 10, 2000 EF0 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 30, 1998 EF0 94 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 9, 1997 EF0 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 5, 1995 EF0 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 48 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 1, 1972 EF0 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1964 EF0 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono Lake Volcanic Field (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 110 km
Soda Lakes Maar(s) 1,251 m (4,104 ft) Unknown 116 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 128 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RIM (257,084 acres, 2013).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2013 RIM 257,084 97 km
2021 CALDOR 226,583 42 km
2014 KING 99,070 66 km
2022 MOSQUITO 77,858 82 km
2015 BUTTE 72,894 89 km
2021 TAMARACK 70,171 12 km
1996 ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) 58,161 96 km
1987 PAPER 49,296 100 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 47,912 97 km
2018 DONNELL 36,151 44 km
2017 EARTHSTONE 35,305 94 km
1985 GOOSEBERRY 29,290 87 km
2013 AMERICAN 27,938 78 km
2020 SLINK 26,437 35 km
2013 BISON 23,611 33 km
2002 CANNON 23,605 46 km
1992 CLEVELAND 21,835 54 km
2008 AMERICAN RIVER COMPLEX (GOVERNMENT) 20,709 83 km
2020 NUMBERS 18,998 22 km
2015 WASHINGTON 18,485 18 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Alpine Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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