Capetown, CA
Unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California
Capetown is a small unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is 9.5 miles NE of Ferndale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95536.
Capetown at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Humboldt County
- ZIP code
- 95536
- Nearest town
- Ferndale (9.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.4664, -124.3661
Weather in Capetown now
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Capetown weather by the hour
Capetown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capetown.
This week in Capetown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capetown
What is the weather usually like in Capetown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 73°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 47.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,211 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capetown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTIA, CA US (USC00048045), adjusted for the elevation of Capetown.
Capetown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capetown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Capetown?
Capetown has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Capetown 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 Capetown
The closest live webcam is Alton › North: US-101 : South Of SR-36 - Looking North (C013), 12.1 miles E of Capetown.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Capetown.
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Questions about Capetown
Where is Capetown, CA?
Capetown is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, 9.5 miles NE of Ferndale.
What county is Capetown in?
Capetown is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Capetown, CA?
The ZIP code for Capetown is 95536.
What is the nearest town to Capetown?
Ferndale, 9.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capetown?
Yes. The closest is Alton › North: US-101 : South Of SR-36 - Looking North (C013), 12.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capetown?
September, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Capetown?
December, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Capetown?
About 47.7 inches (1,211 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Capetown?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Capetown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capetown have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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