Malakoff, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California

Malakoff is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California. It is 6.0 miles NW of Pike, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95959.

Malakoff at a glance

State
California
County
Sierra County
ZIP code
95959
Nearest town
Pike (6.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.3669, -120.9186

Weather in Malakoff now

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Malakoff weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Malakoff

What is the weather usually like in Malakoff?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°46°61°77°92°51°35°Jan53°35°Feb57°37°Mar62°40°Apr71°47°May79°54°Jun87°60°Jul87°59°Aug82°55°Sep71°47°Oct57°40°Nov48°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.9"Jan10.5"Feb9.9"Mar5.2"Apr2.9"May0.9"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.5"Sep2.9"Oct6.2"Nov12.2"Dec

Best time to visit Malakoff: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEVADA CITY, CA US (USC00046136), adjusted for the elevation of Malakoff.

Malakoff weather month by month

January
51° 35°F
10.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
53° 35°F
10.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
March
57° 37°F
9.9 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
April
62° 40°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
71° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
79° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 60°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
87° 59°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
82° 55°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
71° 47°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
57° 40°F
6.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
48° 35°F
12.2 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 2.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Malakoff through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:06 PM9 h 45 min
February6:53 AM5:41 PM10 h 48 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:48 AM8:12 PM14 h 23 min
June5:34 AM8:33 PM14 h 59 min
July5:48 AM8:31 PM14 h 43 min
August6:15 AM8:00 PM13 h 45 min
September6:43 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min
December7:15 AM4:42 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Malakoff?

Malakoff has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).

It gets about 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Malakoff 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 Malakoff

The closest live webcam is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 11.3 miles SW of Malakoff.

Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 11.3 mi SWOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 11.3 mi SWOn Windy
Grass Valley: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBGrass Valley · 11.6 mi SWOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBSR-20 · Grass Valley · 11.6 mi SW
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 11.6 mi SWOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 11.6 mi SW
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 12.6 mi SE
Placer › North-eastunknown · 13.0 mi SEOn Windy
Colfax › East: Hwy 80 atColfax · 18.8 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Malakoff

Where is Malakoff, CA?

Malakoff is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California, 6.0 miles NW of Pike.

What county is Malakoff in?

Malakoff is in Sierra County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Malakoff, CA?

The ZIP code for Malakoff is 95959.

What is the nearest town to Malakoff?

Pike, 6.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Malakoff?

Yes. The closest is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 11.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Malakoff?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Malakoff?

December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Malakoff?

About 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Malakoff?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Malakoff?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Malakoff have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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