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Weather & Climate in Yosemite Lakes, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yosemite Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 317 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 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,264 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,264 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 21.0 sq mi (54.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1854°N, 119.7721°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Madera County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,266 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 113 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 24 km NE of San Lucas, California | M5.3 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 22 km NNE of Soledad, California | M4.9 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 95 km | 4 km |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 13 km NW of Parkfield, California | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.8 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Feb 16, 2016 | 8 km S of Wilkerson, California | M4.8 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2007 | 13 km SE of Walker, California | M4.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 11 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2004 | 27 km NNW of Benton, California | M4.7 | 137 km | 2 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 21 km NE of Soledad, California | M4.6 | 142 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
78 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 42 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1980 | EF2 | 91 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1962 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 51 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2015 | EF1 | 100 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | EF1 | 68 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2002 | EF1 | 42 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 14, 1998 | EF1 | 72 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1995 | EF1 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1991 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 8, 1986 | EF1 | 72 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1982 | EF1 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1980 | EF1 | 46 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 66 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 4, 1978 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.0 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 | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mammoth Mountain (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 82 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 95 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 112 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 159 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 | 52 km |
| 2013 | RIM | 257,084 | 83 km |
| 2015 | ROUGH | 146,369 | 87 km |
| 2018 | FERGUSON | 97,307 | 50 km |
| 2017 | DETWILER | 83,297 | 51 km |
| 1996 | ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) | 58,161 | 81 km |
| 1987 | PAPER | 49,296 | 87 km |
| 1987 | LARSON | 49,250 | 63 km |
| 1987 | HAMM | 39,333 | 73 km |
| 2008 | TELEGRAPH | 33,479 | 52 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 47 km |
| 2022 | OAK | 19,408 | 41 km |
| 1990 | A-ROCK | 17,706 | 57 km |
| 1996 | ROGGE | 17,559 | 85 km |
| 1996 | MERCY | 16,993 | 100 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 38 km |
| 2018 | LIONS | 14,252 | 70 km |
| 2017 | RAILROAD | 12,765 | 32 km |
| 2008 | TEHIPITE | 12,205 | 90 km |
| 1989 | POWERHOUSE | 11,532 | 28 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in |
Yosemite Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").