Hinton, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Hinton is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 3.3 miles E of Floriston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96111.
Hinton at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 96111
- Nearest town
- Floriston (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3753, -120.0728
Weather in Hinton now
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Hinton weather by the hour
Hinton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hinton.
This week in Hinton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hinton
What is the weather usually like in Hinton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 22.5 inprecipitation per year · 572 mm
- 98.4 insnowfall per year · 250 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hinton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOCA, CA US (USC00040931), adjusted for the elevation of Hinton.
Hinton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hinton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Hinton?
Hinton has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 22.5 inches (572 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 98 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hinton 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 Hinton
The closest live webcam is Truckee: Hwy 80 at - Scales WB, 2.9 miles W of Hinton.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Hinton.
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- Iceland2.6 mi E
- Polaris4.1 mi SW
- Mystic5.2 mi NE
- Olympic Heights5.2 mi SW
- Ponderosa Fairway Estates5.8 mi SW
- Hobart Mills6.1 mi W
- Ponderosa Palisades7.6 mi SW
- Gateway7.7 mi SW
- Fleish8.5 mi NE
- Tahoe Estates9.1 mi S
- Armstrong9.3 mi W
- Tahoe Marina Estates9.3 mi S
Questions about Hinton
Where is Hinton, CA?
Hinton is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 3.3 miles E of Floriston.
What county is Hinton in?
Hinton is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Hinton, CA?
The ZIP code for Hinton is 96111.
What is the nearest town to Hinton?
Floriston, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hinton?
Yes. The closest is Truckee: Hwy 80 at - Scales WB, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hinton?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Hinton?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Hinton?
About 22.5 inches (572 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Hinton?
Yes, about 98 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hinton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hinton have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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