Kit Carson, CA
Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California
Kit Carson is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 3.4 miles NE of Kirkwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95646.
Kit Carson at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Alpine County
- ZIP code
- 95646
- Nearest town
- Kirkwood (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.6708, -120.1125
Weather in Kit Carson now
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Kit Carson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kit Carson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kit Carson
What is the weather usually like in Kit Carson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 20.5 inprecipitation per year · 520 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kit Carson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US (USW00093230), adjusted for the elevation of Kit Carson.
Kit Carson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kit Carson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Kit Carson?
Kit Carson has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 20.5 inches (520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson
The closest live webcam is Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1, 9.6 miles NW of Kit Carson.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Kit Carson.
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Questions about Kit Carson
Where is Kit Carson, CA?
Kit Carson is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 3.4 miles NE of Kirkwood.
What county is Kit Carson in?
Kit Carson is in Alpine County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Kit Carson, CA?
The ZIP code for Kit Carson is 95646.
What is the nearest town to Kit Carson?
Kirkwood, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kit Carson?
Yes. The closest is Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kit Carson?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Kit Carson?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Kit Carson?
About 20.5 inches (520 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Kit Carson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kit Carson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kit Carson have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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