Howland Flat, CA
Unincorporated community in Plumas County, California
Howland Flat is a small unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It is 4.0 miles W of Little Grass Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95981.
Howland Flat at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Plumas County
- ZIP code
- 95981
- Nearest town
- Little Grass Valley (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.7150, -120.8856
Weather in Howland Flat now
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Howland Flat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Howland Flat.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Howland Flat
What is the weather usually like in Howland Flat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 64.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,649 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Howland Flat: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOWNIEVILLE, CA US (USC00042500), adjusted for the elevation of Howland Flat.
Howland Flat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Howland Flat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Howland Flat?
Howland Flat has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Howland Flat is June and August to 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 Howland Flat
The closest live webcam is Massack: Spring Garden, 14.2 miles N of Howland Flat.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Howland Flat.
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Questions about Howland Flat
Where is Howland Flat, CA?
Howland Flat is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, 4.0 miles W of Little Grass Valley.
What county is Howland Flat in?
Howland Flat is in Plumas County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Howland Flat, CA?
The ZIP code for Howland Flat is 95981.
What is the nearest town to Howland Flat?
Little Grass Valley, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Howland Flat?
Yes. The closest is Massack: Spring Garden, 14.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Howland Flat?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Howland Flat?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Howland Flat?
About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Howland Flat?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Howland Flat?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Howland Flat have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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