Armstrong, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Armstrong is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 2.7 miles NE of Truckee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96161.
Armstrong at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 96161
- Nearest town
- Truckee (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3283, -120.2353
Weather in Armstrong now
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Armstrong weather by the hour
Armstrong weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Armstrong.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Armstrong
What is the weather usually like in Armstrong?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 182.9 insnowfall per year · 465 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Armstrong: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONNER MEM SP, CA US (USC00042467), adjusted for the elevation of Armstrong.
Armstrong weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Armstrong through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 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 | 6:21 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 45 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 | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Armstrong?
Armstrong has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 183 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Armstrong 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 Armstrong
The closest live webcam is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Old Ag Sta, 0.9 miles E of Armstrong.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Armstrong.
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Other communities near Armstrong
- Donner Pines Tract0.5 mi W
- Andover1.4 mi SW
- Gateway1.8 mi E
- Southside Highlands2.0 mi SW
- Andover2.1 mi SW
- Ponderosa Palisades2.5 mi E
- Donner Lake Village2.7 mi W
- Stanford3.0 mi SW
- Donner Woods3.0 mi W
- Gelatt3.0 mi W
- Weeks Tract3.4 mi W
- Eder3.6 mi SW
- Ponderosa Fairway Estates3.9 mi E
- Olympic Heights4.2 mi E
- Donner5.2 mi W
Questions about Armstrong
Where is Armstrong, CA?
Armstrong is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 2.7 miles NE of Truckee.
What county is Armstrong in?
Armstrong is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Armstrong, CA?
The ZIP code for Armstrong is 96161.
What is the nearest town to Armstrong?
Truckee, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Armstrong?
Yes. The closest is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Old Ag Sta, 0.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Armstrong?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Armstrong?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Armstrong?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Armstrong?
Yes, about 183 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Armstrong?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Armstrong have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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