Cowell, CA

Unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California

Cowell is a small unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California. It is 1.5 miles NW of Concord, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 94521.

Cowell at a glance

State
California
County
Contra Costa County
ZIP code
94521
Nearest town
Concord (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.9528, -121.9883

Weather in Cowell now

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Cowell weather by the hour

Cowell weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Cowell

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowell

What is the weather usually like in Cowell?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°50°65°79°93°58°41°Jan62°44°Feb67°47°Mar71°49°Apr78°53°May84°57°Jun88°59°Jul88°59°Aug85°58°Sep78°53°Oct66°45°Nov58°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.2"Jan3.2"Feb2.3"Mar1.1"Apr0.5"May0.2"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.7"Oct1.6"Nov3.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CONCORD BUCHANAN FLD, CA US (USW00023254), adjusted for the elevation of Cowell.

Cowell weather month by month

January
58° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
62° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
67° 47°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
71° 49°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
78° 53°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
84° 57°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
88° 59°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
88° 59°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
85° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 53°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
66° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
58° 41°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cowell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:14 PM9 h 53 min
February6:55 AM5:48 PM10 h 52 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 59 min
April6:30 AM7:45 PM13 h 14 min
May5:55 AM8:12 PM14 h 17 min
June5:43 AM8:33 PM14 h 50 min
July5:56 AM8:31 PM14 h 35 min
August6:22 AM8:02 PM13 h 40 min
September6:48 AM7:17 PM12 h 28 min
October7:15 AM6:31 PM11 h 16 min
November6:47 AM4:57 PM10 h 10 min
December7:15 AM4:51 PM9 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Cowell?

Cowell has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 16.0 inches (408 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Cowell 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 Cowell

The closest live webcam is Concord › South: TVF35 - SR-242 : Clayton Road, 3.5 miles W of Cowell.

Concord › South: TVF35 - SR-242 : Clayton RoadConcord · 3.5 mi WOn Windy
SR-242 · Clayton RoadSR-242 South · Concord · 3.5 mi W
Concord › North: TV826 - SR-242 : AT - AVConcord · 3.5 mi NWOn Windy
SR-242 · AT CONCORD AVSR-242 North · Concord · 3.5 mi NW
Concord › North: TV817 - I-680 : Sourth of SR-242Concord · 3.5 mi WOn Windy
I-680 · Sourth of SR-242I-680 North · Pleasant Hill · 3.5 mi W
Oakland › North: TV819 - I-680 : AT JCT 242Oakland · 3.5 mi WOn Windy
SR-242 · AT JCT 242SR-242 North · Concord · 3.5 mi W
Pleasant Hill: West Sherman Acres › South: TV818 - I-680 : North Of Monument BlvdPleasant Hill · 3.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Cowell

Where is Cowell, CA?

Cowell is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California, 1.5 miles NW of Concord.

What county is Cowell in?

Cowell is in Contra Costa County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Cowell, CA?

The ZIP code for Cowell is 94521.

What is the nearest town to Cowell?

Concord, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cowell?

Yes. The closest is Concord › South: TVF35 - SR-242 : Clayton Road, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cowell?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Cowell?

December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Cowell?

About 16.0 inches (408 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Cowell?

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

When is the best time to visit Cowell?

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

What climate does Cowell have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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