Loope, CA
Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California
Loope is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 7.0 miles W of Markleeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96120.
Loope at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Alpine County
- ZIP code
- 96120
- Nearest town
- Markleeville (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.6653, -119.6950
Weather in Loope now
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Loope weather by the hour
Loope weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Loope.
This week in Loope
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Loope
What is the weather usually like in Loope?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 5.9 inprecipitation per year · 150 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Loope: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOPAZ LAKE, NV US (USC00268186), adjusted for the elevation of Loope.
Loope weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Loope through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Loope?
Loope has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 5.9 inches (150 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Loope 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 Loope
The closest live webcam is Topaz Lake, 8.7 miles NE of Loope.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Loope.
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Questions about Loope
Where is Loope, CA?
Loope is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 7.0 miles W of Markleeville.
What county is Loope in?
Loope is in Alpine County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Loope, CA?
The ZIP code for Loope is 96120.
What is the nearest town to Loope?
Markleeville, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Loope?
Yes. The closest is Topaz Lake, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Loope?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Loope?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Loope?
About 5.9 inches (150 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Loope?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Loope?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Loope have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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