Dickenson, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Merced County, California

Dickenson is a historical community (former settlement) in Merced County, California. It is 3.3 miles NW of Le Grand, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95333.

Dickenson at a glance

State
California
County
Merced County
ZIP code
95333
Nearest town
Le Grand (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.1986, -120.2072

Weather in Dickenson now

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Dickenson weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dickenson

What is the weather usually like in Dickenson?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°51°68°86°103°57°39°Jan63°41°Feb69°44°Mar75°46°Apr84°52°May92°58°Jun98°63°Jul97°61°Aug92°58°Sep80°50°Oct66°42°Nov56°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan2.0"Feb2.0"Mar0.9"Apr0.5"May0.2"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.0"Sep0.4"Oct0.9"Nov1.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MADERA MUNI AP, CA US (USW00093242), adjusted for the elevation of Dickenson.

Dickenson weather month by month

January
57° 39°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
63° 41°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
69° 44°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
75° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
84° 52°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
92° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
98° 63°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 61°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
92° 58°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
80° 50°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
66° 42°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
56° 38°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dickenson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM5:08 PM9 h 56 min
February6:47 AM5:42 PM10 h 54 min
March7:09 AM7:09 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:37 PM13 h 12 min
May5:50 AM8:03 PM14 h 13 min
June5:38 AM8:24 PM14 h 45 min
July5:51 AM8:22 PM14 h 30 min
August6:16 AM7:54 PM13 h 37 min
September6:41 AM7:09 PM12 h 27 min
October7:07 AM6:25 PM11 h 17 min
November6:38 AM4:52 PM10 h 13 min
December7:06 AM4:46 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Dickenson?

Dickenson has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Dickenson is April–May and October–November. 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 Dickenson

The closest live webcam is Sierra Vista: 83 - NB SR-99 Chowchilla Weigh Station, 5.7 miles SW of Dickenson.

Sierra Vista: 83 - NB SR-99 Chowchilla Weigh StationSierra Vista · 5.7 mi SWOn Windy
SR-99 · 83 - NB SR-99 Chowchilla Weigh StationSR-99 · Le Grand · 5.7 mi SW
Athlone: 86 - NB SR-99 N/O Harvey Pettit RdAthlone · 6.4 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · 86 - NB SR-99 N/O Harvey Pettit RdSR-99 · Le Grand · 6.4 mi W
Athlone: 82 - NB SR-99 S/O Buchanan Hollow RdAthlone · 7.5 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · 82 - NB SR-99 S/O Buchanan Hollow RdSR-99 · Le Grand · 7.5 mi W
Fairmead › South: MAD-99-AT CALIFA OHFairmead · 7.6 mi SOn Windy
SR-99 · MAD-99-AT CALIFA OHSR-99 South · Chowchilla · 7.6 mi S
SR-99 · MAD-99-AT RTE 152SR-99 South · Chowchilla · 7.9 mi S

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

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Questions about Dickenson

Where is Dickenson, CA?

Dickenson is a historical community (former settlement) in Merced County, California, 3.3 miles NW of Le Grand.

What county is Dickenson in?

Dickenson is in Merced County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Dickenson, CA?

The ZIP code for Dickenson is 95333.

What is the nearest town to Dickenson?

Le Grand, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dickenson?

Yes. The closest is Sierra Vista: 83 - NB SR-99 Chowchilla Weigh Station, 5.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dickenson?

July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).

What is the coldest month in Dickenson?

December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Dickenson?

About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Dickenson?

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

When is the best time to visit Dickenson?

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

What climate does Dickenson have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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