Cayton, CA

Unincorporated community in Shasta County, California

Cayton is a small unincorporated community in Shasta County, California. It is 9.7 miles S of Johnson Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96013.

Cayton at a glance

State
California
County
Shasta County
ZIP code
96013
Nearest town
Johnson Park (9.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
41.0619, -121.6328

Weather in Cayton now

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Cayton weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cayton

What is the weather usually like in Cayton?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°37°57°76°96°48°22°Jan53°24°Feb58°28°Mar64°32°Apr74°38°May82°43°Jun91°47°Jul91°44°Aug85°38°Sep71°30°Oct56°26°Nov46°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.6"Feb2.7"Mar1.8"Apr1.5"May0.7"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep1.1"Oct2.1"Nov3.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAT CREEK, CA US (USC00043824), adjusted for the elevation of Cayton.

Cayton weather month by month

January
48° 22°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
53° 24°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
March
58° 28°F
2.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
64° 32°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
May
74° 38°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
82° 43°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
91° 47°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
91° 44°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
85° 38°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
71° 30°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
56° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
46° 22°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cayton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:04 PM9 h 36 min
February6:58 AM5:42 PM10 h 43 min
March7:16 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:47 PM13 h 22 min
May5:46 AM8:19 PM14 h 32 min
June5:31 AM8:42 PM15 h 10 min
July5:45 AM8:39 PM14 h 53 min
August6:15 AM8:06 PM13 h 51 min
September6:46 AM7:17 PM12 h 31 min
October7:17 AM6:27 PM11 h 10 min
November6:53 AM4:49 PM9 h 56 min
December7:23 AM4:40 PM9 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Cayton?

Cayton has a warm-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 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 19.3 inches (490 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Cayton 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 Cayton

The closest live webcam is Four Corners: SR299-SR89, 8.7 miles S of Cayton.

Four Corners: SR299-SR89Four Corners · 8.7 mi SOn Windy
SR-299 · SR299-SR89SR-299 · Burney · 8.7 mi S
Shasta: Hatchet Mtnunknown · 16.0 mi SWOn Windy
SR-299 · Hatchet MtnSR-299 · Burney · 16.0 mi SW
Hillcrest: Montgomery CreekHillcrest · 20.3 mi SWOn Windy
SR-299 · Montgomery CreekSR-299 · Montgomery Creek · 20.3 mi SW

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

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Questions about Cayton

Where is Cayton, CA?

Cayton is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California, 9.7 miles S of Johnson Park.

What county is Cayton in?

Cayton is in Shasta County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Cayton, CA?

The ZIP code for Cayton is 96013.

What is the nearest town to Cayton?

Johnson Park, 9.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cayton?

Yes. The closest is Four Corners: SR299-SR89, 8.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cayton?

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

What is the coldest month in Cayton?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Cayton?

About 19.3 inches (490 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Cayton?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cayton?

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

What climate does Cayton have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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