Juniper, CA
Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California
Juniper is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 1.2 miles NE of Alturas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96101.
Juniper at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Modoc County
- ZIP code
- 96101
- Nearest town
- Alturas (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.4800, -120.5717
Weather in Juniper now
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Juniper weather by the hour
Juniper weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Juniper.
This week in Juniper
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Juniper
What is the weather usually like in Juniper?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 297 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Juniper: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTURAS MUNI AP, CA US (USW00094299), adjusted for the elevation of Juniper.
Juniper weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Juniper through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Juniper?
Juniper has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (297 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Juniper 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 Juniper
The closest live webcam is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 15.7 miles E of Juniper.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Juniper.
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Questions about Juniper
Where is Juniper, CA?
Juniper is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 1.2 miles NE of Alturas.
What county is Juniper in?
Juniper is in Modoc County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Juniper, CA?
The ZIP code for Juniper is 96101.
What is the nearest town to Juniper?
Alturas, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Juniper?
Yes. The closest is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 15.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Juniper?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Juniper?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Juniper?
About 11.7 inches (297 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Juniper?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Juniper?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Juniper have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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