Moss, CA

Unincorporated community in Monterey County, California

Moss is a small unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is 0.5 miles N of Moss Landing, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95039.

Moss at a glance

State
California
County
Monterey County
ZIP code
95039
Nearest town
Moss Landing (0.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
36.7986, -121.7850

Weather in Moss now

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Moss weather by the hour

Moss weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Moss

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Moss

What is the weather usually like in Moss?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°45°57°68°79°62°40°Jan63°42°Feb65°43°Mar67°45°Apr69°49°May71°52°Jun71°54°Jul72°55°Aug74°53°Sep74°49°Oct68°43°Nov62°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.4"Jan4.5"Feb3.6"Mar1.6"Apr0.6"May0.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep1.0"Oct2.3"Nov4.5"Dec

Best time to visit Moss: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATSONVILLE WTR WKS, CA US (USC00049473), adjusted for the elevation of Moss.

Moss weather month by month

January
62° 40°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 42°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
65° 43°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
67° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
69° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
71° 52°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
71° 54°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
72° 55°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
74° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
74° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
68° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
62° 39°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Moss through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:17 AM5:16 PM9 h 58 min
February6:53 AM5:48 PM10 h 55 min
March7:16 AM7:15 PM11 h 59 min
April6:31 AM7:43 PM13 h 11 min
May5:57 AM8:09 PM14 h 11 min
June5:46 AM8:29 PM14 h 43 min
July5:58 AM8:27 PM14 h 28 min
August6:23 AM7:59 PM13 h 36 min
September6:48 AM7:16 PM12 h 27 min
October7:13 AM6:31 PM11 h 18 min
November6:44 AM4:59 PM10 h 15 min
December7:11 AM4:53 PM9 h 42 min

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

What is the weather like in Moss?

Moss has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 22.7 inches (576 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Moss is July 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 Moss

The closest live webcam is Moss Landing › South: SR-1 - Rd, 0.1 miles NE of Moss.

Moss Landing › South: SR-1 - RdMoss Landing · 0.1 mi NEOn Windy
SR-1 · Moss Landing RdSR-1 South · Moss Landing · 0.1 mi NE
Castroville › North: SR-1 : SR-183Castroville · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
SR-1 · SR-183SR-1 North · Castroville · 2.3 mi SE
Castroville › East: SR-156 : SR-183/Merritt StCastroville · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
SR-156 · SR-183/Merritt StSR-156 East · Castroville · 3.2 mi SE
Castroville › West: SR-1 : SR-156Castroville · 3.4 mi SOn Windy
SR-1 · SR-156SR-1 West · Castroville · 3.4 mi S
Hillcrest › North: SR-1 : Salinas RoadHillcrest · 5.0 mi NOn Windy

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

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Map of Moss, CA

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Questions about Moss

Where is Moss, CA?

Moss is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, 0.5 miles N of Moss Landing.

What county is Moss in?

Moss is in Monterey County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Moss, CA?

The ZIP code for Moss is 95039.

What is the nearest town to Moss?

Moss Landing, 0.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Moss?

Yes. The closest is Moss Landing › South: SR-1 - Rd, 0.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Moss?

September, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Moss?

December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Moss?

About 22.7 inches (576 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Moss?

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

When is the best time to visit Moss?

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

What climate does Moss have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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