Drum, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California
Drum is a historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California. It is 3.4 miles SW of Alta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95701.
Drum at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Placer County
- ZIP code
- 95701
- Nearest town
- Alta (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2492, -120.7525
Weather in Drum now
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Drum weather by the hour
Drum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Drum.
This week in Drum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Drum
What is the weather usually like in Drum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 62.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,586 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Drum: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE CANYON AP, CA US (USW00023225), adjusted for the elevation of Drum.
Drum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Drum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Drum?
Drum has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Drum 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 Drum
The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 2.3 miles NE of Drum.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Drum.
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Questions about Drum
Where is Drum, CA?
Drum is a historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California, 3.4 miles SW of Alta.
What county is Drum in?
Drum is in Placer County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Drum, CA?
The ZIP code for Drum is 95701.
What is the nearest town to Drum?
Alta, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Drum?
Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Drum?
July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Drum?
February, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Drum?
About 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Drum?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Drum?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Drum have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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