Elk, CA
Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California
Elk is a small unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California. It is 6.9 miles N of Albion, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95432.
Elk at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Mendocino County
- ZIP code
- 95432
- Nearest town
- Albion (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.1303, -123.7167
Weather in Elk now
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Elk weather by the hour
Elk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elk.
This week in Elk
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elk
What is the weather usually like in Elk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 65°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 43.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,096 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT BRAGG 5 N, CA US (USC00043161), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.
Elk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Elk?
Elk has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Elk 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 Elk
The closest live webcam is Mendocino › South: SR-1: Little Lake Rd, 13.1 miles N of Elk.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Elk.
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Questions about Elk
Where is Elk, CA?
Elk is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, 6.9 miles N of Albion.
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, CA?
The ZIP code for Elk is 95432.
What is the nearest town to Elk?
Albion, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elk?
Yes. The closest is Mendocino › South: SR-1: Little Lake Rd, 13.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elk?
August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).
What is the coldest month in Elk?
December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Elk?
About 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Elk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elk have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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