Edwards, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Edwards is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 1.8 miles SE of Edwards AFB, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93523.
Edwards at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93523
- Nearest town
- Edwards AFB (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.9261, -117.9342
Weather in Edwards now
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Edwards weather by the hour
Edwards weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Edwards.
This week in Edwards
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Edwards
What is the weather usually like in Edwards?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.8 inprecipitation per year · 146 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Edwards: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOJAVE, CA US (USC00045756), adjusted for the elevation of Edwards.
Edwards weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Edwards through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:35 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Edwards?
Edwards has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 5.8 inches (146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Edwards 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 Edwards
The closest live webcam is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 13.4 miles W of Edwards.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Edwards.
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Questions about Edwards
Where is Edwards, CA?
Edwards is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 1.8 miles SE of Edwards AFB.
What county is Edwards in?
Edwards is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Edwards, CA?
The ZIP code for Edwards is 93523.
What is the nearest town to Edwards?
Edwards AFB, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Edwards?
Yes. The closest is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Edwards?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Edwards?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Edwards?
About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Edwards?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Edwards?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Edwards have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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