Empire, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Mendocino County, California
Empire is a historical community (former settlement) in Mendocino County, California. It is 7.5 miles W of Leggett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95585.
Empire at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Mendocino County
- ZIP code
- 95585
- Nearest town
- Leggett (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.8261, -123.5931
Weather in Empire now
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Empire weather by the hour
Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 65.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,662 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHARDSON GR SP, CA US (USC00047404), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Empire 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 Empire
The closest live webcam is Leggett: US-101: 1 JCT - South, 7.0 miles NW of Empire.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Empire.
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Other communities near Empire
- Tan Oak Park0.5 mi W
- Twin Rocks1.6 mi E
- Cummings2.1 mi W
- South Leggett6.2 mi W
- Underwood Park6.9 mi W
- Spyrock8.7 mi NE
- Pratt Place9.0 mi NW
- Riverdale9.2 mi NW
- River Garden9.3 mi E
- Nashmead9.5 mi E
- Jim Leggett Place9.6 mi E
- Reyes Place10.0 mi E
- Reyes Place10.0 mi E
- Ralph Leggett Place10.4 mi E
- Ralph Leggett Place10.4 mi E
Questions about Empire
Where is Empire, CA?
Empire is a historical community (former settlement) in Mendocino County, California, 7.5 miles W of Leggett.
What county is Empire in?
Empire is in Mendocino County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Empire, CA?
The ZIP code for Empire is 95585.
What is the nearest town to Empire?
Leggett, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Empire?
Yes. The closest is Leggett: US-101: 1 JCT - South, 7.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Empire?
August, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
December, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Empire?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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