Helena, CA
Unincorporated community in Trinity County, California
Helena is a small unincorporated community in Trinity County, California. It is 3.4 miles SE of Junction City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96048.
Helena at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Trinity County
- ZIP code
- 96048
- Nearest town
- Junction City (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.7736, -123.1272
Weather in Helena now
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Helena weather by the hour
Helena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helena.
This week in Helena
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helena
What is the weather usually like in Helena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 35.8 inprecipitation per year · 910 mm
- 2.7 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helena: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG BAR 4 E, CA US (USC00040738), adjusted for the elevation of Helena.
Helena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:22 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Helena?
Helena has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 35.8 inches (910 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helena 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 Helena
The closest live webcam is Weaverville: Oregon Mtn, 7.5 miles E of Helena.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Helena.
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Questions about Helena
Where is Helena, CA?
Helena is an unincorporated community in Trinity County, California, 3.4 miles SE of Junction City.
What county is Helena in?
Helena is in Trinity County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Helena, CA?
The ZIP code for Helena is 96048.
What is the nearest town to Helena?
Junction City, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helena?
Yes. The closest is Weaverville: Oregon Mtn, 7.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helena?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Helena?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Helena?
About 35.8 inches (910 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Helena?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helena?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helena have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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