Homestead, CA
Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California
Homestead is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 3.6 miles SE of Newell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96134.
Homestead at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Modoc County
- ZIP code
- 96134
- Nearest town
- Newell (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.9136, -121.4219
Weather in Homestead now
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Homestead weather by the hour
Homestead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Homestead.
This week in Homestead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Homestead
What is the weather usually like in Homestead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 10.7 inprecipitation per year · 272 mm
- 22.8 insnowfall per year · 58 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Homestead: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TULELAKE, CA US (USC00049053), adjusted for the elevation of Homestead.
Homestead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Homestead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 7:24 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Homestead?
Homestead has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 10.7 inches (272 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 23 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Homestead 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 Homestead
The closest live webcam is Meares: Perez, 24.0 miles SE of Homestead.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Homestead.
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Questions about Homestead
Where is Homestead, CA?
Homestead is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 3.6 miles SE of Newell.
What county is Homestead in?
Homestead is in Modoc County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Homestead, CA?
The ZIP code for Homestead is 96134.
What is the nearest town to Homestead?
Newell, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Homestead?
Yes. The closest is Meares: Perez, 24.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Homestead?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Homestead?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Homestead?
About 10.7 inches (272 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Homestead?
Yes, about 23 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Homestead?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Homestead have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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