Gulf, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Gulf is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 5.8 miles NE of Lakeside, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93311.
Gulf at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93311
- Nearest town
- Lakeside (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.1794, -119.1592
Weather in Gulf now
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Gulf weather by the hour
Gulf weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gulf.
This week in Gulf
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gulf
What is the weather usually like in Gulf?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 6.0 inprecipitation per year · 152 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gulf: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAFT, CA US (USC00048752), adjusted for the elevation of Gulf.
Gulf weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gulf through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Gulf?
Gulf has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 6.0 inches (152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Gulf 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 Gulf
The closest live webcam is Bakersfield › North: KER-5-N/O RTE 119, 7.5 miles NW of Gulf.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Gulf.
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Questions about Gulf
Where is Gulf, CA?
Gulf is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 5.8 miles NE of Lakeside.
What county is Gulf in?
Gulf is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Gulf, CA?
The ZIP code for Gulf is 93311.
What is the nearest town to Gulf?
Lakeside, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gulf?
Yes. The closest is Bakersfield › North: KER-5-N/O RTE 119, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gulf?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Gulf?
January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Gulf?
About 6.0 inches (152 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Gulf?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gulf?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gulf have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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