Famoso, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Famoso is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 5.0 miles N of McFarland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93250.
Famoso at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93250
- Nearest town
- McFarland (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.5981, -119.2072
Weather in Famoso now
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Famoso weather by the hour
Famoso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Famoso.
This week in Famoso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Famoso
What is the weather usually like in Famoso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 100°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 7.1 inprecipitation per year · 181 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Famoso: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASCO, CA US (USC00049452), adjusted for the elevation of Famoso.
Famoso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Famoso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Famoso?
Famoso has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 7.1 inches (181 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Famoso is March to May 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 Famoso
The closest live webcam is SR-99 · KER-99-AT RTE 46, 0.4 miles NW of Famoso.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Famoso.
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Questions about Famoso
Where is Famoso, CA?
Famoso is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 5.0 miles N of McFarland.
What county is Famoso in?
Famoso is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Famoso, CA?
The ZIP code for Famoso is 93250.
What is the nearest town to Famoso?
McFarland, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Famoso?
Yes. The closest is SR-99 · KER-99-AT RTE 46, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Famoso?
July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Famoso?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Famoso?
About 7.1 inches (181 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Famoso?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Famoso?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Famoso have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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