Basin, CA

Unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California

Basin is a small unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. It is 20.5 miles NE of Baker, the nearest town.

Basin at a glance

State
California
County
San Bernardino County
Nearest town
Baker (20.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.0431, -116.2942

Weather in Basin now

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Basin weather by the hour

Basin weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basin.

This week in Basin

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basin

What is the weather usually like in Basin?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°50°72°93°115°63°35°Jan69°40°Feb77°46°Mar84°53°Apr93°62°May104°71°Jun110°78°Jul108°76°Aug101°68°Sep87°54°Oct72°42°Nov62°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.9"Feb0.4"Mar0.1"Apr0.3"May0.0"Jun0.3"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep0.2"Oct0.4"Nov0.6"Dec

Best time to visit Basin: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAKER, CA US (USC00040436), adjusted for the elevation of Basin.

Basin weather month by month

January
63° 35°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
69° 40°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
77° 46°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
84° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
May
93° 62°F
0.3 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
104° 71°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
110° 78°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
108° 76°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
101° 68°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
87° 54°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
72° 42°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
62° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Basin through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM4:58 PM10 h 6 min
February6:29 AM5:29 PM10 h 59 min
March6:53 AM6:54 PM12 h 0 min
April6:11 AM7:19 PM13 h 7 min
May5:39 AM7:43 PM14 h 3 min
June5:29 AM8:02 PM14 h 33 min
July5:41 AM8:01 PM14 h 19 min
August6:04 AM7:35 PM13 h 30 min
September6:27 AM6:53 PM12 h 26 min
October6:50 AM6:11 PM11 h 21 min
November6:18 AM4:40 PM10 h 22 min
December6:44 AM4:36 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Basin?

Basin has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 110°F (43°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 4.3 inches (110 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Basin is March–April 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 Basin

The closest live webcam is I-15 · North Of Bird Ditch, 4.0 miles NW of Basin.

I-15 · North Of Bird DitchI-15 Median · Not Reported · 4.0 mi NW
Beacon Station: I-15 : (638) S of Razor RoadBeacon Station · 7.0 mi NEOn Windy
I-15 · S of Razor RoadI-15 Median · Baker · 7.0 mi NE
I-15 · n/o Midway RAI-15 North · Not Reported · 9.0 mi W
San Bernardino County › North: I-15 : (630) s/o Field Rdunknown · 14.0 mi WOn Windy
I-15 · s/o Field Rd.I-15 North · Not Reported · 14.0 mi W
Baker › North: I-15 : (641) Tork DitchBaker · 14.7 mi NEOn Windy
I-15 · Tork DitchI-15 North · Baker · 14.7 mi NE
San Bernardino County › East: I-40 : (383) At Desert Oasis Rest Areaunknown · 21.2 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Basin.

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Questions about Basin

Where is Basin, CA?

Basin is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California, 20.5 miles NE of Baker.

What county is Basin in?

Basin is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the nearest town to Basin?

Baker, 20.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Basin?

Yes. The closest is I-15 · North Of Bird Ditch, 4.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Basin?

July, with an average high of 110°F (43°C).

What is the coldest month in Basin?

December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Basin?

About 4.3 inches (110 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Basin?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Basin?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Basin have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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