Meiss, CA

Unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California

Meiss is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is 10.8 miles W of Grizzly Flats, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95666.

Meiss at a glance

State
California
County
El Dorado County
ZIP code
95666
Nearest town
Grizzly Flats (10.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.6383, -120.3353

Weather in Meiss now

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Meiss weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Meiss

What is the weather usually like in Meiss?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°61°78°95°44°32°Jan50°31°Feb56°33°Mar63°36°Apr72°42°May82°47°Jun90°53°Jul89°53°Aug83°49°Sep66°41°Oct51°35°Nov43°31°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

9.6"Jan8.8"Feb8.8"Mar4.9"Apr3.2"May0.9"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.6"Sep2.9"Oct5.3"Nov9.4"Dec

Best time to visit Meiss: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PACIFIC HOUSE, CA US (USC00046597), adjusted for the elevation of Meiss.

Meiss weather month by month

January
44° 32°F
9.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
February
50° 31°F
8.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 17.3 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
8.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
April
63° 36°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.4 in of snow
May
72° 42°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
June
82° 47°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
90° 53°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
83° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
66° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
51° 35°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
December
43° 31°F
9.4 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Meiss through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:05 PM9 h 49 min
February6:50 AM5:40 PM10 h 50 min
March7:10 AM7:09 PM11 h 59 min
April6:23 AM7:39 PM13 h 16 min
May5:47 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:34 AM8:29 PM14 h 54 min
July5:47 AM8:26 PM14 h 38 min
August6:14 AM7:57 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:24 PM11 h 14 min
November6:42 AM4:49 PM10 h 7 min
December7:10 AM4:42 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Meiss?

Meiss has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).

It gets about 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 58 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Meiss is May–June and August–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 Meiss

The closest live webcam is Riverton › East: Hwy 50 at Ice House, 10.8 miles NW of Meiss.

Riverton › East: Hwy 50 at Ice HouseRiverton · 10.8 mi NWOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Ice HouseUS-50 East · Pollock Pines · 10.8 mi NW
Short Place: Hwy 50 at Riverton SandhouseShort Place · 11.9 mi NWOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Riverton SandhouseUS-50 · Pollock Pines · 11.9 mi NW
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2US-50 · Kyburz · 12.2 mi NE
Lower Forni: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2Lower Forni · 12.2 mi NEOn Windy
Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1Lower Forni · 12.3 mi NEOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1US-50 East · Twin Bridges · 12.3 mi NE
El Dorado › South-eastunknown · 15.8 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Meiss

Where is Meiss, CA?

Meiss is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, 10.8 miles W of Grizzly Flats.

What county is Meiss in?

Meiss is in El Dorado County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Meiss, CA?

The ZIP code for Meiss is 95666.

What is the nearest town to Meiss?

Grizzly Flats, 10.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Meiss?

Yes. The closest is Riverton › East: Hwy 50 at Ice House, 10.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Meiss?

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

What is the coldest month in Meiss?

December, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Meiss?

About 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Meiss?

Yes, about 58 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Meiss?

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

What climate does Meiss have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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