Alpha, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California
Alpha is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California. It is 2.0 miles N of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95986.
Alpha at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 95986
- Nearest town
- Washington (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3306, -120.7814
Weather in Alpha now
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Alpha weather by the hour
Alpha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpha.
This week in Alpha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpha
What is the weather usually like in Alpha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 62.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,586 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpha: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE CANYON AP, CA US (USW00023225), adjusted for the elevation of Alpha.
Alpha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alpha?
Alpha has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Alpha is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alpha
The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 5.3 miles SE of Alpha.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Alpha.
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Questions about Alpha
Where is Alpha, CA?
Alpha is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California, 2.0 miles N of Washington.
What county is Alpha in?
Alpha is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Alpha, CA?
The ZIP code for Alpha is 95986.
What is the nearest town to Alpha?
Washington, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpha?
Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpha?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpha?
February, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Alpha?
About 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Alpha?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alpha?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpha have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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