McArthur, CA

Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California

McArthur is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 7.5 miles S of Likely, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96116.

McArthur at a glance

State
California
County
Modoc County
ZIP code
96116
Nearest town
Likely (7.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
41.3317, -120.5364

Weather in McArthur now

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McArthur weather by the hour

McArthur weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McArthur

What is the weather usually like in McArthur?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°36°56°75°95°44°21°Jan47°23°Feb53°27°Mar59°31°Apr70°37°May79°42°Jun90°46°Jul88°44°Aug81°38°Sep67°31°Oct52°25°Nov42°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.0"Feb1.2"Mar1.2"Apr1.4"May0.7"Jun0.2"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep0.9"Oct1.4"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit McArthur: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTURAS, CA US (USC00040161), adjusted for the elevation of McArthur.

McArthur weather month by month

January
44° 21°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
47° 23°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
53° 27°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
59° 31°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
70° 37°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
79° 42°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
90° 46°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
88° 44°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
81° 38°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
67° 31°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
52° 25°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
42° 22°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in McArthur through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM4:59 PM9 h 35 min
February6:54 AM5:37 PM10 h 42 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 58 min
April6:20 AM7:43 PM13 h 23 min
May5:41 AM8:15 PM14 h 34 min
June5:26 AM8:38 PM15 h 12 min
July5:40 AM8:35 PM14 h 54 min
August6:10 AM8:02 PM13 h 52 min
September6:41 AM7:12 PM12 h 31 min
October7:12 AM6:22 PM11 h 9 min
November6:49 AM4:44 PM9 h 54 min
December7:19 AM4:35 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in McArthur?

McArthur has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit McArthur is June and August to 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 McArthur

The closest live webcam is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 20.4 miles NE of McArthur.

Modoc: Cedar Passunknown · 20.4 mi NEOn Windy
SR-299 · Cedar PassSR-299 · Alturas · 20.4 mi NE
Modoc: SR 299 California at Cedar Passunknown · 20.4 mi NEOn Windy
Meares: PerezMeares · 39.5 mi NWOn Windy
SR-139 · PerezSR-139 · Perez Agriculture Inspection Facility · 39.5 mi NW
Lakeview › North: South G Street - World War I Veterans Memorial HighwayLakeview · 58.9 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about McArthur

Where is McArthur, CA?

McArthur is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 7.5 miles S of Likely.

What county is McArthur in?

McArthur is in Modoc County, California.

What is the ZIP code of McArthur, CA?

The ZIP code for McArthur is 96116.

What is the nearest town to McArthur?

Likely, 7.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near McArthur?

Yes. The closest is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 20.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McArthur?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in McArthur?

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

How much does it rain in McArthur?

About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in McArthur?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit McArthur?

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

What climate does McArthur have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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