Cape Horn, CA

Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California

Cape Horn is a small unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California. It is 9.1 miles NW of Albion, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95432.

Cape Horn at a glance

State
California
County
Mendocino County
ZIP code
95432
Nearest town
Albion (9.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.1356, -123.6342

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?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°64°80°96°57°37°Jan60°38°Feb65°40°Mar70°42°Apr76°47°May83°52°Jun91°56°Jul91°54°Aug87°51°Sep77°46°Oct63°40°Nov56°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.4"Jan7.0"Feb5.3"Mar2.8"Apr1.7"May0.4"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.2"Sep1.9"Oct4.1"Nov8.0"Dec

Best time to visit Cape Horn: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UKIAH, CA US (USC00049122), adjusted for the elevation of Cape Horn.

Cape Horn weather month by month

January
57° 37°F
7.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
60° 38°F
7.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
65° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
70° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 47°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
83° 52°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 56°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
91° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
87° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
77° 46°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
63° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
56° 36°F
8.0 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cape Horn through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:17 PM9 h 47 min
February7:04 AM5:53 PM10 h 49 min
March7:23 AM7:22 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:53 PM13 h 17 min
May5:59 AM8:22 PM14 h 22 min
June5:46 AM8:43 PM14 h 57 min
July5:59 AM8:41 PM14 h 41 min
August6:26 AM8:11 PM13 h 44 min
September6:54 AM7:24 PM12 h 29 min
October7:23 AM6:37 PM11 h 13 min
November6:56 AM5:01 PM10 h 4 min
December7:25 AM4:54 PM9 h 29 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 hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 38.9 inches (988 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Cape Horn is May–June and September–October. 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 Flumeville › South: SR-1 : Gasker Slough - Looking North (CXXX), 14.5 miles S of Cape Horn.

Flumeville › South: SR-1 : Gasker Slough - Looking North (CXXX)Flumeville · 14.5 mi SOn Windy
Flumeville › South: SR-1 : Gasker Slough - NB Paddle (CXXX)Flumeville · 14.5 mi SOn Windy
SR-1 · Gasker Slough - Looking North (CXXX)SR-1 South · Point Arena · 14.5 mi S
SR-1 · Gasker Slough - NB Paddle (CXXX)SR-1 South · Point Arena · 14.5 mi S
Mendocino › South: SR-1: Little Lake RdMendocino · 14.8 mi NWOn Windy
SR-1 · Little Lake RdSR-1 South · Mendocino · 14.8 mi NW
Caspar › North: SR-1: Boice Ln (North)Caspar · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
SR-1 · Boice Ln (North)SR-1 North · Fort Bragg · 20.6 mi NW
Fort Bragg › East: SR-20 : At SR-1 - Looking East (C020)Fort Bragg · 21.7 mi NWOn Windy

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 Mendocino County, California, 9.1 miles NW of Albion.

What county is Cape Horn in?

Cape Horn is in Mendocino County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Cape Horn, CA?

The ZIP code for Cape Horn is 95432.

What is the nearest town to Cape Horn?

Albion, 9.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cape Horn?

Yes. The closest is Flumeville › South: SR-1 : Gasker Slough - Looking North (CXXX), 14.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cape Horn?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Cape Horn?

December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Cape Horn?

About 38.9 inches (988 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Cape Horn?

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

When is the best time to visit Cape Horn?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cape Horn have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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