Christensen, CA
Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California
Christensen is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 5.1 miles SE of Likely, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96116.
Christensen at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Modoc County
- ZIP code
- 96116
- Nearest town
- Likely (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.2808, -120.5675
Weather in Christensen now
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Christensen weather by the hour
Christensen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Christensen.
This week in Christensen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Christensen
What is the weather usually like in Christensen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 18.9 inprecipitation per year · 479 mm
- 82.0 insnowfall per year · 208 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Christensen: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JESS VALLEY, CA US (USC00044374), adjusted for the elevation of Christensen.
Christensen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Christensen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:41 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Christensen?
Christensen has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 18.9 inches (479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 82 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Christensen 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 Christensen
The closest live webcam is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 24.2 miles NE of Christensen.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Christensen.
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Questions about Christensen
Where is Christensen, CA?
Christensen is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 5.1 miles SE of Likely.
What county is Christensen in?
Christensen is in Modoc County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Christensen, CA?
The ZIP code for Christensen is 96116.
What is the nearest town to Christensen?
Likely, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Christensen?
Yes. The closest is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 24.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Christensen?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Christensen?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Christensen?
About 18.9 inches (479 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Christensen?
Yes, about 82 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Christensen?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Christensen have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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