Bijou, CA
Unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California
Bijou is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is 1.5 miles SW of South Lake Tahoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89449.
Bijou at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- El Dorado County
- ZIP code
- 89449
- Nearest town
- South Lake Tahoe (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.9467, -119.9675
Weather in Bijou now
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Bijou weather by the hour
Bijou weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bijou.
This week in Bijou
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bijou
What is the weather usually like in Bijou?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 20.5 inprecipitation per year · 520 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bijou: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US (USW00093230), adjusted for the elevation of Bijou.
Bijou weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bijou through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Bijou?
Bijou has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 20.5 inches (520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Bijou 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 Bijou
The closest live webcam is South Lake Tahoe: The Idle Hour | Lake Tahoe, 0.1 miles W of Bijou.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Bijou.
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Map of Bijou, CA
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Other communities near Bijou
- Bijou Park0.6 mi E
- Al Tahoe0.9 mi SW
- Tahoe Village2.4 mi NE
- Tahoe Keys subdivision2.6 mi SW
- Hobart2.9 mi NE
- Tahoe Valley3.0 mi SW
- Tallac Village3.3 mi SW
- Kiva Beach4.5 mi W
- Summit Village4.6 mi E
- Spring Creek5.3 mi W
- Mevers6.7 mi S
- Emerald Bay7.0 mi W
- Fallen Leaf7.1 mi SW
- Mottsville7.1 mi E
- Walleys Hot Springs7.6 mi E
Questions about Bijou
Where is Bijou, CA?
Bijou is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, 1.5 miles SW of South Lake Tahoe.
What county is Bijou in?
Bijou is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Bijou, CA?
The ZIP code for Bijou is 89449.
What is the nearest town to Bijou?
South Lake Tahoe, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bijou?
Yes. The closest is South Lake Tahoe: The Idle Hour | Lake Tahoe, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bijou?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Bijou?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Bijou?
About 20.5 inches (520 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Bijou?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bijou?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bijou have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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