Dow, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Dow is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 2.4 miles SW of Shafter, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93263.
Dow at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93263
- Nearest town
- Shafter (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.5042, -119.1717
Weather in Dow now
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Dow weather by the hour
Dow weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dow.
This week in Dow
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dow
What is the weather usually like in Dow?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 7.7 inprecipitation per year · 195 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dow: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAFTER 6E, CA US (USC00048122), adjusted for the elevation of Dow.
Dow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Dow?
Dow has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 7.7 inches (195 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Dow is March to May and 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 Dow
The closest live webcam is McFarland › North: KER-99-S/O RTE 46, 5.5 miles N of Dow.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Dow.
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Questions about Dow
Where is Dow, CA?
Dow is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 2.4 miles SW of Shafter.
What county is Dow in?
Dow is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Dow, CA?
The ZIP code for Dow is 93263.
What is the nearest town to Dow?
Shafter, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dow?
Yes. The closest is McFarland › North: KER-99-S/O RTE 46, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dow?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Dow?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dow?
About 7.7 inches (195 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Dow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dow?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dow have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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