Essex, CA

Unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California

Essex is a small unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is 2.7 miles SE of Blue Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95519.

Essex at a glance

State
California
County
Humboldt County
ZIP code
95519
Nearest town
Blue Lake (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
40.9061, -124.0342

Weather in Essex now

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Essex weather by the hour

Essex weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Essex

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essex

What is the weather usually like in Essex?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°44°53°61°70°56°40°Jan57°41°Feb57°41°Mar58°43°Apr60°46°May62°49°Jun63°51°Jul65°51°Aug65°49°Sep64°45°Oct59°42°Nov56°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.5"Jan6.5"Feb6.3"Mar4.1"Apr2.1"May1.0"Jun0.2"Jul0.3"Aug0.9"Sep2.7"Oct5.7"Nov8.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ARCATA EUREKA AP, CA US (USW00024283), adjusted for the elevation of Essex.

Essex weather month by month

January
56° 40°F
7.5 in of rain · 12 wet days
February
57° 41°F
6.5 in of rain · 11 wet days
March
57° 41°F
6.3 in of rain · 12 wet days
April
58° 43°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
60° 46°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
62° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
63° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
65° 51°F
0.3 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
65° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
64° 45°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
59° 42°F
5.7 in of rain · 11 wet days
December
56° 40°F
8.9 in of rain · 13 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Essex through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM5:14 PM9 h 37 min
February7:08 AM5:52 PM10 h 43 min
March7:25 AM7:24 PM11 h 58 min
April6:34 AM7:57 PM13 h 22 min
May5:56 AM8:28 PM14 h 31 min
June5:42 AM8:51 PM15 h 9 min
July5:56 AM8:48 PM14 h 52 min
August6:25 AM8:16 PM13 h 50 min
September6:55 AM7:26 PM12 h 30 min
October7:26 AM6:37 PM11 h 10 min
November7:02 AM4:59 PM9 h 56 min
December7:32 AM4:50 PM9 h 18 min

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

What is the weather like in Essex?

Essex has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, 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 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Essex 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 Essex

The closest live webcam is Arcata › South: SR-299 : E of US-101 - Looking West (C), 2.5 miles W of Essex.

Arcata › South: SR-299 : E of US-101 - Looking West (C)Arcata · 2.5 mi WOn Windy
Arcata › North: SR-299: E of US-101 - Looking EastArcata · 2.5 mi WOn Windy
SR-299 · E of US-101 - Looking West (C)SR-299 South · Arcata · 2.5 mi W
SR-299 · E of US-101 - Looking EastSR-299 North · Arcata · 2.5 mi W
Arcata › North: US-101 : South Of SR-299 - Looking North (C004)Arcata · 2.6 mi SWOn Windy
Arcata › North: US-101 : South Of SR-299 - Looking South (C004)Arcata · 2.6 mi SWOn Windy
US-101 · South Of SR-299 - Looking North (C004)US-101 North · Arcata · 2.6 mi SW
US-101 · South Of SR-299 - Looking South (C004)US-101 North · Arcata · 2.6 mi SW
Korblex › South: US-101 : North Of SR-299 - Looking North (C005)Korblex · 3.0 mi WOn Windy

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

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Map of Essex, CA

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Questions about Essex

Where is Essex, CA?

Essex is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, 2.7 miles SE of Blue Lake.

What county is Essex in?

Essex is in Humboldt County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Essex, CA?

The ZIP code for Essex is 95519.

What is the nearest town to Essex?

Blue Lake, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Essex?

Yes. The closest is Arcata › South: SR-299 : E of US-101 - Looking West (C), 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Essex?

September, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).

What is the coldest month in Essex?

December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Essex?

About 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Essex?

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

When is the best time to visit Essex?

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

What climate does Essex have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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