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Weather & Climate in Squaw Valley, CA

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

Squaw Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,977 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,977 ft (603 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates36.7191°N, 119.2027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFresno County County
Nearest AirportFresno Yosemite International (FAT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

May 17, 1993 46km E of Big Pine, California M6.1 136 km 4 km
Sep 28, 2004 2004 Parkfield, California Earthquake M6.0 145 km 8 km
Jun 24, 2020 18km SSE of Lone Pine, CA M5.8 114 km 5 km
Oct 24, 1990 3 km NE of Mono City, California M5.8 150 km 11 km
May 15, 1999 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California M5.5 96 km 3 km
Oct 3, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.2 125 km -2 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M5.2 142 km 2 km
Sep 29, 2004 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M5.0 144 km 11 km
Oct 1, 2009 18km NE of Olancha, CA M5.0 126 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2001 7km ESE of Coso Junction, CA M4.9 142 km -1 km
Dec 20, 1994 3 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 144 km 8 km
Jul 15, 1998 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 100 km 4 km
Jun 9, 1998 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California M4.9 103 km 5 km
Nov 30, 1997 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 105 km 5 km
Sep 30, 2004 13 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.9 145 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2016 6km SSW of Wasco, CA M4.9 132 km 22 km
Nov 22, 1997 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California M4.9 105 km 5 km
Oct 3, 2009 17km NE of Olancha, CA M4.9 125 km 2 km
May 19, 1993 49km E of Big Pine, California M4.9 139 km 4 km
Nov 14, 1993 8 km NW of Parkfield, California M4.8 144 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Sep 5, 2020 EF2 71 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 5, 1980 EF2 59 km 15.0 mi 0
Mar 22, 1962 EF2 54 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 2020 EF1 59 km 1.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 2019 EF1 35 km 0.3 mi 0
May 20, 2002 EF1 85 km 2.7 mi 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 78 km 0.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 1991 EF1 47 km 0.2 mi 0
Mar 8, 1986 EF1 44 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1982 EF1 41 km 5.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1980 EF1 46 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 44 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 1, 1964 EF1 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 19, 1962 EF1 82 km 0.6 mi 0
May 19, 1957 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 2024 EF0 83 km 0.4 mi 0
May 19, 2019 EF0 91 km 0.4 mi 0
Feb 15, 2019 EF0 73 km 0.6 mi 0
Feb 2, 2019 EF0 99 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake — — 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Golden Trout Creek Volcanic field 2,886 m (9,469 ft) -5550 89 km
Mammoth Mountain Lava dome(s) 3,369 m (11,053 ft) 1260 103 km
Mono-Inyo Craters Lava dome(s) 2,796 m (9,173 ft) 1380 122 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,121 m (6,959 ft) 1790 143 km
Ubehebe Craters Maar(s) 752 m (2,467 ft) -150 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 CREEK 381,441 67 km
2020 CASTLE 174,424 78 km
2015 ROUGH 146,369 32 km
2021 WINDY 97,831 99 km
2021 KNP COMPLEX 89,960 39 km
2017 PIER 36,626 80 km
2007 INYO COMPLEX (OAK) 28,447 84 km
2013 ASPEN 23,564 64 km
2017 LION 18,576 81 km
2011 LION 17,671 76 km
2014 FRENCH 14,534 65 km
2018 LIONS 14,252 97 km
2017 RAILROAD 12,765 88 km
2008 TEHIPITE 12,205 43 km
1989 POWERHOUSE 11,532 50 km
1986 DEER 10,963 29 km
2019 TABOOSE 10,401 83 km
2005 COMB COMPLEX 10,211 50 km
2021 RIVER 10,183 88 km
2010 SHEEP COMPLEX 9,614 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
March 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Squaw Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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