Markleeville, CA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Markleeville weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Markleeville

What is the weather usually like in Markleeville?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°36°56°76°96°46°21°Jan50°24°Feb57°28°Mar62°32°Apr71°40°May81°47°Jun91°55°Jul90°53°Aug81°45°Sep69°35°Oct55°27°Nov46°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.4"Feb1.1"Mar0.4"Apr0.6"May0.1"Jun0.3"Jul0.3"Aug0.2"Sep0.3"Oct0.7"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Markleeville: 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 Markleeville.

Markleeville weather month by month

January
46° 21°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
February
50° 24°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
March
57° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
April
62° 32°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
May
71° 40°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
81° 47°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 55°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 53°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
81° 45°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
69° 35°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
55° 27°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
December
46° 21°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Markleeville through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:03 PM9 h 49 min
February6:48 AM5:38 PM10 h 50 min
March7:08 AM7:07 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:37 PM13 h 16 min
May5:45 AM8:05 PM14 h 20 min
June5:32 AM8:27 PM14 h 54 min
July5:45 AM8:24 PM14 h 39 min
August6:12 AM7:55 PM13 h 42 min
September6:39 AM7:08 PM12 h 29 min
October7:07 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:40 AM4:47 PM10 h 7 min
December7:08 AM4:40 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Markleeville?

Markleeville has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°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 Markleeville is May–June and September–October. At 5,531 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Markleeville

What is the hottest month in Markleeville?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Markleeville?

December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Markleeville?

About 5.9 inches (150 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Markleeville?

Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Markleeville?

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

What climate does Markleeville have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

What is the weather like in Markleeville in November?

Highs average 55°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Markleeville?

Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Markleeville weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Markleeville.

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