Cape Horn, CA
Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California
Cape Horn is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 4.8 miles W of Bear Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95646.
Cape Horn at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Alpine County
- ZIP code
- 95646
- Nearest town
- Bear Valley (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.4908, -119.9658
Weather in Cape Horn now
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Cape Horn weather by the hour
Cape Horn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cape Horn.
This week in Cape Horn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cape Horn
What is the weather usually like in Cape Horn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 104.8 insnowfall per year · 266 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cape Horn: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALAVERAS BIG TREES, CA US (USC00041277), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Horn.
Cape Horn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cape Horn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Cape Horn?
Cape Horn has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cape Horn 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 Cape Horn
The closest live webcam is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 17.8 miles N of Cape Horn.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Cape Horn.
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Questions about Cape Horn
Where is Cape Horn, CA?
Cape Horn is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 4.8 miles W of Bear Valley.
What county is Cape Horn in?
Cape Horn is in Alpine County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Horn, CA?
The ZIP code for Cape Horn is 95646.
What is the nearest town to Cape Horn?
Bear Valley, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cape Horn?
Yes. The closest is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 17.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cape Horn?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Cape Horn?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cape Horn?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Cape Horn?
Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Horn?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cape Horn have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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