Deadwood, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Plumas County, California

Deadwood is a historical community (former settlement) in Plumas County, California. It is 6.6 miles NW of Little Grass Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95936.

Deadwood at a glance

State
California
County
Plumas County
ZIP code
95936
Nearest town
Little Grass Valley (6.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.6772, -120.8522

Weather in Deadwood now

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Deadwood weather by the hour

Deadwood weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Deadwood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Deadwood

What is the weather usually like in Deadwood?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°48°30°Jan52°31°Feb58°33°Mar63°36°Apr72°42°May81°46°Jun89°51°Jul89°50°Aug83°46°Sep72°39°Oct56°33°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

11.3"Jan10.7"Feb10.0"Mar5.3"Apr3.6"May1.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.2"Aug0.7"Sep3.3"Oct6.8"Nov11.8"Dec

Best time to visit Deadwood: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOWNIEVILLE, CA US (USC00042500), adjusted for the elevation of Deadwood.

Deadwood weather month by month

January
48° 30°F
11.3 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
52° 31°F
10.7 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
10.0 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
April
63° 36°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
May
72° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
81° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 50°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
83° 46°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
72° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
56° 33°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
46° 29°F
11.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Deadwood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:05 PM9 h 44 min
February6:53 AM5:41 PM10 h 47 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:12 PM14 h 25 min
June5:33 AM8:34 PM15 h 1 min
July5:47 AM8:31 PM14 h 44 min
August6:14 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:43 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:25 PM11 h 12 min
November6:46 AM4:49 PM10 h 2 min
December7:15 AM4:41 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Deadwood?

Deadwood has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Deadwood is June and August to 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 Deadwood

The closest live webcam is Massack: Spring Garden, 16.5 miles N of Deadwood.

Massack: Spring GardenMassack · 16.5 mi NOn Windy
SR-70 · Spring GardenSR-70 · Quincy · 16.5 mi N
Lake DavisLake Davis · 22.6 mi NEOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 29.0 mi S
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 32.2 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 32.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Deadwood

Where is Deadwood, CA?

Deadwood is a historical community (former settlement) in Plumas County, California, 6.6 miles NW of Little Grass Valley.

What county is Deadwood in?

Deadwood is in Plumas County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Deadwood, CA?

The ZIP code for Deadwood is 95936.

What is the nearest town to Deadwood?

Little Grass Valley, 6.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Deadwood?

Yes. The closest is Massack: Spring Garden, 16.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Deadwood?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Deadwood?

December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Deadwood?

About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Deadwood?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Deadwood?

June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Deadwood have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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