Alpine Meadows, CA
Unincorporated community in Placer County, California
Alpine Meadows is a small unincorporated community in Placer County, California. It is 3.6 miles SE of Sunnyside-Tahoe City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96146.
Alpine Meadows at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Placer County
- ZIP code
- 96146
- Nearest town
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.1786, -120.2267
Weather in Alpine Meadows now
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Alpine Meadows weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpine Meadows.
This week in Alpine Meadows
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alpine Meadows
What is the weather usually like in Alpine Meadows?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 33.3 inprecipitation per year · 845 mm
- 179.0 insnowfall per year · 455 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpine Meadows: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAHOE CITY, CA US (USC00048758), adjusted for the elevation of Alpine Meadows.
Alpine Meadows weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpine Meadows through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alpine Meadows?
Alpine Meadows has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 33.3 inches (845 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 179 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpine Meadows 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 Alpine Meadows
The closest live webcam is Tahoe City › South-west: SnoVentures Activity Zone, 1.5 miles N of Alpine Meadows.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Alpine Meadows.
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Questions about Alpine Meadows
Where is Alpine Meadows, CA?
Alpine Meadows is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, 3.6 miles SE of Sunnyside-Tahoe City.
What county is Alpine Meadows in?
Alpine Meadows is in Placer County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Alpine Meadows, CA?
The ZIP code for Alpine Meadows is 96146.
What is the nearest town to Alpine Meadows?
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alpine Meadows?
Yes. The closest is Tahoe City › South-west: SnoVentures Activity Zone, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alpine Meadows?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpine Meadows?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Alpine Meadows?
About 33.3 inches (845 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Alpine Meadows?
Yes, about 179 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpine Meadows?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpine Meadows have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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