Cholame, CA
Unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California
Cholame is a small unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is 6.9 miles SW of Shandon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93461.
Cholame at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- ZIP code
- 93461
- Nearest town
- Shandon (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.7239, -120.2956
Weather in Cholame now
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Cholame weather by the hour
Cholame weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cholame.
This week in Cholame
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cholame
What is the weather usually like in Cholame?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 12.1 inprecipitation per year · 309 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cholame: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PASO ROBLES MUNI AP, CA US (USW00093209), adjusted for the elevation of Cholame.
Cholame weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cholame through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Cholame?
Cholame has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 12.1 inches (309 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Cholame is April to June and 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 Cholame
The closest live webcam is Cholame › East: SR-46 East - CMS, 0.6 miles SW of Cholame.
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Questions about Cholame
Where is Cholame, CA?
Cholame is an unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, 6.9 miles SW of Shandon.
What county is Cholame in?
Cholame is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Cholame, CA?
The ZIP code for Cholame is 93461.
What is the nearest town to Cholame?
Shandon, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cholame?
Yes. The closest is Cholame › East: SR-46 East - CMS, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cholame?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Cholame?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Cholame?
About 12.1 inches (309 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Cholame?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cholame?
April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cholame have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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