Emigrant Gap, CA

Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California

Emigrant Gap is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 7.7 miles NW of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95715.

Emigrant Gap at a glance

State
California
County
Nevada County
ZIP code
95715
Nearest town
Washington (7.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.2969, -120.6717

Weather in Emigrant Gap now

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Emigrant Gap weather by the hour

Emigrant Gap weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emigrant Gap

What is the weather usually like in Emigrant Gap?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°37°54°70°87°44°25°Jan46°26°Feb51°27°Mar56°30°Apr64°37°May75°43°Jun82°48°Jul82°47°Aug76°44°Sep65°37°Oct51°29°Nov43°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.6"Jan10.1"Feb8.9"Mar5.1"Apr4.1"May1.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.2"Aug0.6"Sep3.6"Oct7.2"Nov10.9"Dec

Best time to visit Emigrant Gap: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE SPAULDING, CA US (USC00044713), adjusted for the elevation of Emigrant Gap.

Emigrant Gap weather month by month

January
44° 25°F
10.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
46° 26°F
10.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
51° 27°F
8.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
56° 30°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
64° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
75° 43°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
82° 48°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
82° 47°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
76° 44°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 37°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
51° 29°F
7.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
December
43° 25°F
10.9 in of rain · 11 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Emigrant Gap through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:05 PM9 h 46 min
February6:52 AM5:41 PM10 h 48 min
March7:11 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:23 AM7:41 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:10 PM14 h 23 min
June5:33 AM8:32 PM14 h 58 min
July5:47 AM8:30 PM14 h 42 min
August6:14 AM7:59 PM13 h 45 min
September6:42 AM7:12 PM12 h 29 min
October7:11 AM6:25 PM11 h 13 min
November6:45 AM4:49 PM10 h 4 min
December7:13 AM4:42 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Emigrant Gap?

Emigrant Gap has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°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 Emigrant Gap 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 Emigrant Gap

The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 3.2 miles SW of Emigrant Gap.

I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 3.2 mi SW
Placer › North-eastunknown · 8.6 mi SWOn Windy
Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2Troy · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 1Troy · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2I-80 East · Soda Springs · 11.9 mi E
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 1I-80 East · Soda Springs · 11.9 mi E
Kingvale › West: Hwy 80 at - WBKingvale · 12.5 mi EOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale WBI-80 West · Soda Springs · 12.5 mi E
Soda Springs › East: Hwy 80 at - EBSoda Springs · 15.2 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Emigrant Gap

Where is Emigrant Gap, CA?

Emigrant Gap is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 7.7 miles NW of Washington.

What county is Emigrant Gap in?

Emigrant Gap is in Nevada County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Emigrant Gap, CA?

The ZIP code for Emigrant Gap is 95715.

What is the nearest town to Emigrant Gap?

Washington, 7.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Emigrant Gap?

Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Emigrant Gap?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Emigrant Gap?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Emigrant Gap?

About 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Emigrant Gap?

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

When is the best time to visit Emigrant Gap?

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

What climate does Emigrant Gap have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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