Chrome, CA

Unincorporated community in Glenn County, California

Chrome is a small unincorporated community in Glenn County, California. It is 9.1 miles S of Elk Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96074.

Chrome at a glance

State
California
County
Glenn County
ZIP code
96074
Nearest town
Elk Creek (9.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.7292, -122.5483

Weather in Chrome now

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Chrome weather by the hour

Chrome weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Chrome

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chrome

What is the weather usually like in Chrome?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°46°65°83°101°56°34°Jan60°35°Feb64°38°Mar70°41°Apr80°48°May89°55°Jun96°61°Jul95°59°Aug90°54°Sep79°46°Oct64°37°Nov56°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.5"Jan4.0"Feb2.8"Mar1.4"Apr1.1"May0.5"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.9"Oct2.0"Nov4.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STONY GORGE RSVR, CA US (USC00048587), adjusted for the elevation of Chrome.

Chrome weather month by month

January
56° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
60° 35°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
64° 38°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
70° 41°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
80° 48°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
89° 55°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
96° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
95° 59°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
79° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
64° 37°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
56° 33°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Chrome through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:11 PM9 h 44 min
February7:00 AM5:47 PM10 h 47 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:49 PM13 h 19 min
May5:53 AM8:19 PM14 h 25 min
June5:40 AM8:41 PM15 h 1 min
July5:53 AM8:38 PM14 h 45 min
August6:21 AM8:07 PM13 h 46 min
September6:50 AM7:20 PM12 h 29 min
October7:19 AM6:32 PM11 h 12 min
November6:53 AM4:55 PM10 h 2 min
December7:22 AM4:48 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Chrome?

Chrome has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 21.4 inches (543 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Chrome is April–May 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 Chrome

The closest live webcam is Cory › East: Hwy 32 at Rd P Orland, 21.7 miles E of Chrome.

Cory › East: Hwy 32 at Rd P OrlandCory · 21.7 mi EOn Windy
SR-32 · Hwy 32 at Rd P OrlandSR-32 East · Orland · 21.7 mi E
Codora › East: Hwy 162 at JCT162 and 45Codora · 34.0 mi SEOn Windy
SR-162 · Hwy 162 at JCT162 and 45SR-162 East · Butte City · 34.0 mi SE
Chico › South: Hwy 99 at Garner Lane 1Chico · 35.2 mi EOn Windy
Chico › South: Hwy 99 at Garner Lane 2Chico · 35.2 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Chrome

Where is Chrome, CA?

Chrome is an unincorporated community in Glenn County, California, 9.1 miles S of Elk Creek.

What county is Chrome in?

Chrome is in Glenn County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Chrome, CA?

The ZIP code for Chrome is 96074.

What is the nearest town to Chrome?

Elk Creek, 9.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Chrome?

Yes. The closest is Cory › East: Hwy 32 at Rd P Orland, 21.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Chrome?

July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Chrome?

December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Chrome?

About 21.4 inches (543 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Chrome?

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

When is the best time to visit Chrome?

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

What climate does Chrome have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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