Kelso, CA

Unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California

Kelso is a small unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. It is 29.9 miles NW of Baker, the nearest town.

Kelso at a glance

State
California
County
San Bernardino County
Nearest town
Baker (29.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.0125, -115.6528

Weather in Kelso now

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Kelso weather by the hour

Kelso weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kelso.

This week in Kelso

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kelso

What is the weather usually like in Kelso?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°51°66°82°97°54°40°Jan55°41°Feb62°45°Mar68°50°Apr77°58°May87°69°Jun92°73°Jul91°72°Aug85°68°Sep74°57°Oct62°47°Nov53°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.8"Feb1.6"Mar0.6"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun1.1"Jul0.6"Aug0.7"Sep0.6"Oct0.5"Nov1.6"Dec

Best time to visit Kelso: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MITCHELL CAVERNS, CA US (USC00045721), adjusted for the elevation of Kelso.

Kelso weather month by month

January
54° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
55° 41°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
62° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
68° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
77° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
87° 69°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
92° 73°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
91° 72°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
85° 68°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
74° 57°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
62° 47°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
53° 40°F
1.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Kelso through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:48 AM4:55 PM10 h 7 min
February6:26 AM5:26 PM10 h 59 min
March6:51 AM6:51 PM12 h 0 min
April6:08 AM7:16 PM13 h 7 min
May5:37 AM7:40 PM14 h 3 min
June5:26 AM7:59 PM14 h 32 min
July5:38 AM7:58 PM14 h 19 min
August6:01 AM7:32 PM13 h 30 min
September6:24 AM6:50 PM12 h 26 min
October6:47 AM6:09 PM11 h 21 min
November6:16 AM4:38 PM10 h 22 min
December6:41 AM4:33 PM9 h 51 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Kelso?

Kelso has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).

It gets about 10.6 inches (269 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Kelso 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 Kelso

The closest live webcam is Yucca Grove › North: I-15 : (650) s/o Halloran, 28.1 miles N of Kelso.

Yucca Grove › North: I-15 : (650) s/o HalloranYucca Grove · 28.1 mi NOn Windy
I-15 · s/o HalloranI-15 North · Not Reported · 28.1 mi N
San Bernardino County › North: I-15 : (647) Halloran Washunknown · 28.4 mi NWOn Windy
I-15 · Halloran WashI-15 North · Baker · 28.4 mi NW
I-15 · North Baker Blvd OCI-15 North · Baker · 29.0 mi NW
Baker › South: I-15 : (382) Next To CMS InBaker · 29.0 mi NWOn Windy
I-15 · Next To CMS In BakerI-15 South · Baker · 29.0 mi NW
Valley Wells Rest Area › North: I-15 : (653) ValleyWells RSTValley Wells Rest Area · 29.3 mi NOn Windy
I-15 · ValleyWells RSTI-15 North · Mountain Pass · 29.3 mi N

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Kelso.

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Questions about Kelso

Where is Kelso, CA?

Kelso is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California, 29.9 miles NW of Baker.

What county is Kelso in?

Kelso is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the nearest town to Kelso?

Baker, 29.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kelso?

Yes. The closest is Yucca Grove › North: I-15 : (650) s/o Halloran, 28.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kelso?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Kelso?

December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Kelso?

About 10.6 inches (269 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Kelso?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kelso?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kelso have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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