Kister, CA
Unincorporated community in Plumas County, California
Kister is a small unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It is 8.6 miles NE of Tobin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95978.
Kister at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Plumas County
- ZIP code
- 95978
- Nearest town
- Tobin (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.8222, -121.3622
Weather in Kister now
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Kister weather by the hour
Kister weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kister.
This week in Kister
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kister
What is the weather usually like in Kister?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 66.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,676 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kister: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DE SABLA, CA US (USC00042402), adjusted for the elevation of Kister.
Kister weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kister through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Kister?
Kister has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 66.0 inches (1,676 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Kister 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 Kister
The closest live webcam is Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek Highway, 14.0 miles W of Kister.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Kister.
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Questions about Kister
Where is Kister, CA?
Kister is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, 8.6 miles NE of Tobin.
What county is Kister in?
Kister is in Plumas County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Kister, CA?
The ZIP code for Kister is 95978.
What is the nearest town to Kister?
Tobin, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kister?
Yes. The closest is Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek Highway, 14.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kister?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Kister?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Kister?
About 66.0 inches (1,676 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kister?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kister?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kister have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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