Bissell, CA

Unincorporated community in Kern County, California

Bissell is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 7.8 miles SE of Edwards AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93523.

Bissell at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93523
Nearest town
Edwards AFB (7.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
34.9947, -118.0014

Weather in Bissell now

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Bissell weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bissell

What is the weather usually like in Bissell?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°46°65°83°102°58°33°Jan60°35°Feb67°40°Mar72°45°Apr81°53°May91°64°Jun97°69°Jul97°67°Aug89°61°Sep78°49°Oct66°39°Nov56°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.5"Feb0.8"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Bissell: 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 Bissell.

Bissell weather month by month

January
58° 33°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
60° 35°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
67° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
72° 45°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
81° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
91° 64°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
97° 69°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 49°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
66° 39°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
56° 32°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Bissell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:57 AM5:05 PM10 h 7 min
February6:36 AM5:36 PM10 h 59 min
March7:00 AM7:00 PM12 h 0 min
April6:18 AM7:25 PM13 h 7 min
May5:46 AM7:50 PM14 h 3 min
June5:36 AM8:09 PM14 h 32 min
July5:48 AM8:07 PM14 h 19 min
August6:11 AM7:41 PM13 h 30 min
September6:33 AM7:00 PM12 h 26 min
October6:56 AM6:18 PM11 h 21 min
November6:25 AM4:47 PM10 h 22 min
December6:51 AM4:43 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Bissell?

Bissell 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 Bissell 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 Bissell

The closest live webcam is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 8.9 miles W of Bissell.

Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen RoadRosamond · 8.9 mi WOn Windy
SR-14 · Silver Queen RoadSR-14 East · Mojave · 8.9 mi W
Mojave › East: SR-58 : Cache CreekMojave · 14.6 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Cache CreekSR-58 East · Mojave · 14.6 mi NW
Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395Kramer Junction · 23.4 mi EOn Windy
SR-58 · 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395SR-58 East · Boron · 23.4 mi E
Tehachapi › East: SR-58 - SummitTehachapi · 24.8 mi WOn Windy
SR-58 · Tehachapi SummitSR-58 East · Tehachapi · 24.8 mi W
Kramer Junction › West: SR-58 : (690) 1 Mi E/O SR-395Kramer Junction · 27.0 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Bissell

Where is Bissell, CA?

Bissell is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 7.8 miles SE of Edwards AFB.

What county is Bissell in?

Bissell is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Bissell, CA?

The ZIP code for Bissell is 93523.

What is the nearest town to Bissell?

Edwards AFB, 7.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bissell?

Yes. The closest is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 8.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bissell?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Bissell?

December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Bissell?

About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Bissell?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bissell?

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

What climate does Bissell have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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