Lava Beds, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California
Lava Beds is a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California. It is 1.4 miles E of South Oroville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95968.
Lava Beds at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Butte County
- ZIP code
- 95968
- Nearest town
- South Oroville (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4742, -121.5692
Weather in Lava Beds now
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Lava Beds weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lava Beds.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lava Beds
What is the weather usually like in Lava Beds?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 25.7 inprecipitation per year · 652 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lava Beds: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROVILLE MUNI AP, CA US (USW00093210), adjusted for the elevation of Lava Beds.
Lava Beds weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lava Beds through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Lava Beds?
Lava Beds has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 25.7 inches (652 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Lava Beds is April–May 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 Lava Beds
The closest live webcam is Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 6.5 miles W of Lava Beds.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Lava Beds.
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Questions about Lava Beds
Where is Lava Beds, CA?
Lava Beds is a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California, 1.4 miles E of South Oroville.
What county is Lava Beds in?
Lava Beds is in Butte County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Lava Beds, CA?
The ZIP code for Lava Beds is 95968.
What is the nearest town to Lava Beds?
South Oroville, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lava Beds?
Yes. The closest is Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lava Beds?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Lava Beds?
December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Lava Beds?
About 25.7 inches (652 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Lava Beds?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lava Beds?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lava Beds have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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