Empire, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 12.3 inprecipitation per year · 312 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MODESTO CITY CO AP, CA US (USW00023258), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Empire?
Empire has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 12.3 inches (312 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Empire is April–May and September–October. At 118 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Empire
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°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 12.3 inches (312 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Empire?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Empire in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 43°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Empire?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Empire weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Empire.
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