Elsa, CA

Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California

Elsa is a small unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is 2.4 miles S of King City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93930.

Elsa at a glance

State
California
County
Monterey County
ZIP code
93930
Nearest town
King City (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
36.2508, -121.1378

Weather in Elsa now

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Elsa weather by the hour

Elsa weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elsa.

This week in Elsa

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elsa

What is the weather usually like in Elsa?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°47°61°76°90°63°38°Jan65°40°Feb70°42°Mar74°44°Apr78°48°May83°51°Jun85°54°Jul85°54°Aug85°51°Sep80°46°Oct70°41°Nov62°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.5"Feb2.0"Mar0.8"Apr0.4"May0.0"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.5"Oct1.0"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Elsa: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KING CITY, CA US (USC00044555), adjusted for the elevation of Elsa.

Elsa weather month by month

January
63° 38°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
65° 40°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
70° 42°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
74° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
78° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
83° 51°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
85° 54°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
85° 54°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
85° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
80° 46°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
70° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
62° 37°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Elsa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:13 AM5:14 PM10 h 1 min
February6:50 AM5:47 PM10 h 56 min
March7:13 AM7:13 PM11 h 59 min
April6:29 AM7:39 PM13 h 10 min
May5:56 AM8:05 PM14 h 9 min
June5:45 AM8:25 PM14 h 40 min
July5:57 AM8:23 PM14 h 25 min
August6:21 AM7:56 PM13 h 34 min
September6:46 AM7:13 PM12 h 27 min
October7:10 AM6:29 PM11 h 19 min
November6:40 AM4:57 PM10 h 17 min
December7:07 AM4:52 PM9 h 45 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Elsa?

Elsa has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 11.8 inches (301 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Elsa is April to June 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 Elsa

The closest live webcam is Monterey: Bryson, 30.8 miles S of Elsa.

Monterey: Brysonunknown · 30.8 mi SOn Windy
Salinas › North: US-101 : Airport BlvdSalinas · 39.2 mi NWOn Windy
US-101 · Airport BlvdUS-101 North · Salinas · 39.2 mi NW
Fresno County › North: FRE-5-AT MANNING AVEunknown · 39.3 mi NEOn Windy
I-5 · FRE-5-AT MANNING AVEI-5 North · Firebaugh · 39.3 mi NE
I-5 · FRE-5-N/O PANOCHE ROADI-5 South · Firebaugh · 39.4 mi NE

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Elsa.

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Questions about Elsa

Where is Elsa, CA?

Elsa is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, 2.4 miles S of King City.

What county is Elsa in?

Elsa is in Monterey County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Elsa, CA?

The ZIP code for Elsa is 93930.

What is the nearest town to Elsa?

King City, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elsa?

Yes. The closest is Monterey: Bryson, 30.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elsa?

August, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Elsa?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Elsa?

About 11.8 inches (301 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Elsa?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Elsa?

April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Elsa have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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