Need, CA
Unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California
Need is a small unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California. It is 2.7 miles SE of Galt, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95632.
Need at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Sacramento County
- ZIP code
- 95632
- Nearest town
- Galt (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.3022, -121.3236
Weather in Need now
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Need weather by the hour
Need weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Need.
This week in Need
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Need
What is the weather usually like in Need?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 39°F average low
- 18.4 inprecipitation per year · 467 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Need: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LODI, CA US (USC00045032), adjusted for the elevation of Need.
Need weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Need through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Need?
Need has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 18.4 inches (467 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Need is April–May and September–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 Need
The closest live webcam is Galt › North: Hwy 99 at Twin Cities, 1.6 miles SE of Need.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Need.
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Questions about Need
Where is Need, CA?
Need is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California, 2.7 miles SE of Galt.
What county is Need in?
Need is in Sacramento County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Need, CA?
The ZIP code for Need is 95632.
What is the nearest town to Need?
Galt, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Need?
Yes. The closest is Galt › North: Hwy 99 at Twin Cities, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Need?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Need?
December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Need?
About 18.4 inches (467 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Need?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Need?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Need have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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