Knob, CA

Unincorporated community in Shasta County, California

Knob is a small unincorporated community in Shasta County, California. It is 4.8 miles SE of Platina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96076.

Knob at a glance

State
California
County
Shasta County
ZIP code
96076
Nearest town
Platina (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
40.3889, -122.9869

Weather in Knob now

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Knob weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Knob

What is the weather usually like in Knob?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°45°63°82°100°49°31°Jan55°31°Feb61°33°Mar68°36°Apr77°42°May86°46°Jun95°52°Jul94°50°Aug89°44°Sep75°36°Oct57°33°Nov47°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.7"Jan5.7"Feb5.0"Mar2.6"Apr1.9"May0.9"Jun0.3"Jul0.2"Aug0.3"Sep2.0"Oct4.3"Nov7.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WEAVERVILLE, CA US (USC00049490), adjusted for the elevation of Knob.

Knob weather month by month

January
49° 31°F
6.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
February
55° 31°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
March
61° 33°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
68° 36°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
77° 42°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
86° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
95° 52°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
94° 50°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 44°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
75° 36°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
57° 33°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
47° 31°F
7.7 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Knob through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:11 PM9 h 40 min
February7:03 AM5:48 PM10 h 45 min
March7:21 AM7:20 PM11 h 58 min
April6:31 AM7:52 PM13 h 20 min
May5:53 AM8:22 PM14 h 29 min
June5:39 AM8:45 PM15 h 5 min
July5:53 AM8:42 PM14 h 49 min
August6:21 AM8:10 PM13 h 48 min
September6:51 AM7:22 PM12 h 30 min
October7:21 AM6:33 PM11 h 11 min
November6:56 AM4:56 PM9 h 59 min
December7:26 AM4:48 PM9 h 21 min

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

What is the weather like in Knob?

Knob has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 37.5 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Knob 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 Knob

The closest live webcam is Weaverville: Buckhorn, 21.9 miles NE of Knob.

Weaverville: BuckhornWeaverville · 21.9 mi NEOn Windy
SR-299 · BuckhornSR-299 · Lewiston · 21.9 mi NE
Weaverville: Oregon MtnWeaverville · 24.2 mi NOn Windy
SR-299 · Oregon MtnSR-299 · Weaverville · 24.2 mi N
Redding: Eureka WayRedding · 32.3 mi NEOn Windy
SR-299 · Eureka WaySR-299 · Redding · 32.3 mi NE

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

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Questions about Knob

Where is Knob, CA?

Knob is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California, 4.8 miles SE of Platina.

What county is Knob in?

Knob is in Shasta County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Knob, CA?

The ZIP code for Knob is 96076.

What is the nearest town to Knob?

Platina, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Knob?

Yes. The closest is Weaverville: Buckhorn, 21.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Knob?

July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Knob?

December, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Knob?

About 37.5 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Knob?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Knob?

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

What climate does Knob have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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