Donner, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Donner is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 2.6 miles W of Soda Springs, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95728.
Donner at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 95728
- Nearest town
- Soda Springs (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3164, -120.3311
Weather in Donner now
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Donner weather by the hour
Donner weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Donner.
This week in Donner
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Donner
What is the weather usually like in Donner?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 182.9 insnowfall per year · 465 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Donner: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONNER MEM SP, CA US (USC00042467), adjusted for the elevation of Donner.
Donner weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Donner through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Donner?
Donner has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 183 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Donner is June to September. 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 Donner
The closest live webcam is Norden › East: Hwy 80 at Donner Summit, 1.8 miles NW of Donner.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Donner.
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Questions about Donner
Where is Donner, CA?
Donner is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 2.6 miles W of Soda Springs.
What county is Donner in?
Donner is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Donner, CA?
The ZIP code for Donner is 95728.
What is the nearest town to Donner?
Soda Springs, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Donner?
Yes. The closest is Norden › East: Hwy 80 at Donner Summit, 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Donner?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Donner?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Donner?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Donner?
Yes, about 183 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Donner?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Donner have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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