Government Camp, CA
Unincorporated community in Shasta County, California
Government Camp is a small unincorporated community in Shasta County, California. It is 1.1 miles SE of Shasta Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96019.
Government Camp at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Shasta County
- ZIP code
- 96019
- Nearest town
- Shasta Lake (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.6917, -122.3892
Weather in Government Camp now
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Government Camp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Government Camp.
This week in Government Camp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Government Camp
What is the weather usually like in Government Camp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 63.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,601 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Government Camp: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHASTA DAM, CA US (USC00048135), adjusted for the elevation of Government Camp.
Government Camp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Government Camp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Government Camp?
Government Camp has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Government Camp is May–June and September–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 Government Camp
The closest live webcam is Pine Grove: Mountain Gate, 2.3 miles E of Government Camp.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Government Camp.
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Questions about Government Camp
Where is Government Camp, CA?
Government Camp is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California, 1.1 miles SE of Shasta Lake.
What county is Government Camp in?
Government Camp is in Shasta County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Government Camp, CA?
The ZIP code for Government Camp is 96019.
What is the nearest town to Government Camp?
Shasta Lake, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Government Camp?
Yes. The closest is Pine Grove: Mountain Gate, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Government Camp?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Government Camp?
January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Government Camp?
About 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Government Camp?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Government Camp?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Government Camp have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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