Ansel, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Ansel is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 4.4 miles SW of Rosamond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93560.
Ansel at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93560
- Nearest town
- Rosamond (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.9050, -118.1533
Weather in Ansel now
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Ansel weather by the hour
Ansel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ansel.
This week in Ansel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ansel
What is the weather usually like in Ansel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.8 inprecipitation per year · 146 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ansel: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOJAVE, CA US (USC00045756), adjusted for the elevation of Ansel.
Ansel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ansel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:36 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ansel?
Ansel has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 5.8 inches (146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ansel is April–May and October–November. 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 Ansel
The closest live webcam is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 5.7 miles N of Ansel.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Ansel.
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Questions about Ansel
Where is Ansel, CA?
Ansel is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 4.4 miles SW of Rosamond.
What county is Ansel in?
Ansel is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Ansel, CA?
The ZIP code for Ansel is 93560.
What is the nearest town to Ansel?
Rosamond, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ansel?
Yes. The closest is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 5.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ansel?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Ansel?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Ansel?
About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Ansel?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ansel?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ansel have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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