Dew Drop, CA

Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California

Dew Drop is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 3.3 miles NE of Alta Sierra, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95949.

Dew Drop at a glance

State
California
County
Nevada County
ZIP code
95949
Nearest town
Alta Sierra (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.0872, -121.0856

Weather in Dew Drop now

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Dew Drop weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dew Drop

What is the weather usually like in Dew Drop?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°64°81°97°55°37°Jan57°37°Feb60°40°Mar66°43°Apr74°49°May83°56°Jun92°62°Jul91°61°Aug86°57°Sep75°49°Oct61°41°Nov53°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.8"Jan8.0"Feb7.2"Mar3.6"Apr2.3"May0.7"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.4"Sep2.1"Oct5.1"Nov8.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLFAX, CA US (USC00041912), adjusted for the elevation of Dew Drop.

Dew Drop weather month by month

January
55° 37°F
7.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
57° 37°F
8.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
March
60° 40°F
7.2 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
66° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
74° 49°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
83° 56°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
92° 62°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
91° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
86° 57°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
75° 49°F
2.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
61° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
53° 36°F
8.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dew Drop through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:07 PM9 h 47 min
February6:53 AM5:42 PM10 h 49 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:25 AM7:43 PM13 h 17 min
May5:49 AM8:11 PM14 h 22 min
June5:36 AM8:33 PM14 h 57 min
July5:49 AM8:31 PM14 h 41 min
August6:16 AM8:00 PM13 h 44 min
September6:44 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:27 PM11 h 14 min
November6:46 AM4:51 PM10 h 5 min
December7:14 AM4:44 PM9 h 29 min

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

What is the weather like in Dew Drop?

Dew Drop has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 7 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dew Drop 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 Dew Drop

The closest live webcam is Colfax › East: Hwy 80 at, 7.3 miles E of Dew Drop.

Colfax › East: Hwy 80 atColfax · 7.3 mi EOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at ColfaxI-80 East · Colfax · 7.3 mi E
Applegate › West: Hwy 80 atApplegate · 7.6 mi SEOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at ApplegateI-80 West · Applegate · 7.6 mi SE
Elders Corner › North: Hwy 49 at Dry Creek RdElders Corner · 9.0 mi SOn Windy
SR-49 · Hwy 49 at Dry Creek RdSR-49 North · Auburn · 9.0 mi S
Auburn: Auburn Municipal AirportAuburn · 9.3 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 10.1 mi NOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 10.1 mi N

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

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Questions about Dew Drop

Where is Dew Drop, CA?

Dew Drop is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 3.3 miles NE of Alta Sierra.

What county is Dew Drop in?

Dew Drop is in Nevada County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Dew Drop, CA?

The ZIP code for Dew Drop is 95949.

What is the nearest town to Dew Drop?

Alta Sierra, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dew Drop?

Yes. The closest is Colfax › East: Hwy 80 at, 7.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dew Drop?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Dew Drop?

December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Dew Drop?

About 45.9 inches (1,166 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Dew Drop?

Yes, about 7 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dew Drop?

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

What climate does Dew Drop have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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