Nelson Bar, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California

Nelson Bar is a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California. It is 2.4 miles E of Yankee Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95969.

Nelson Bar at a glance

State
California
County
Butte County
ZIP code
95969
Nearest town
Yankee Hill (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.6958, -121.5603

Weather in Nelson Bar now

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Nelson Bar weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson Bar

What is the weather usually like in Nelson Bar?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°50°66°81°96°54°40°Jan56°42°Feb60°44°Mar66°48°Apr75°54°May84°61°Jun91°67°Jul90°65°Aug85°62°Sep74°54°Oct61°45°Nov54°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.2"Jan10.1"Feb8.3"Mar4.6"Apr2.4"May0.8"Jun0.0"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep2.8"Oct5.5"Nov11.2"Dec

Best time to visit Nelson Bar: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PARADISE, CA US (USC00046685), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson Bar.

Nelson Bar weather month by month

January
54° 40°F
10.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
February
56° 42°F
10.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
60° 44°F
8.3 in of rain · 9 wet days
April
66° 48°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
75° 54°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
84° 61°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
91° 67°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
90° 65°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
85° 62°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
74° 54°F
2.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
61° 45°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 40°F
11.2 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Nelson Bar through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:07 PM9 h 44 min
February6:56 AM5:44 PM10 h 47 min
March7:15 AM7:14 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:45 PM13 h 19 min
May5:49 AM8:15 PM14 h 25 min
June5:36 AM8:37 PM15 h 1 min
July5:49 AM8:34 PM14 h 45 min
August6:17 AM8:03 PM13 h 46 min
September6:46 AM7:16 PM12 h 29 min
October7:15 AM6:28 PM11 h 12 min
November6:49 AM4:52 PM10 h 2 min
December7:18 AM4:44 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Nelson Bar?

Nelson Bar has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).

It gets about 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Nelson Bar is May–June 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 Nelson Bar

The closest live webcam is Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek Highway, 5.1 miles NW of Nelson Bar.

Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek HighwayParadise · 5.1 mi NWOn Windy
Chico: Hwy 99 at NealChico · 9.8 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · Hwy 99 at NealSR-99 · Durham · 9.8 mi W
Chico: Hwy 99 at Southgate 1Chico · 12.0 mi WOn Windy
Chico: Hwy 99 at Southgate 2Chico · 12.0 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · Hwy 99 at Southgate 1SR-99 · Chico · 12.0 mi W
SR-99 · Hwy 99 at Southgate 2SR-99 · Chico · 12.0 mi W
Chico: Skyway_BUT99_NB_2Chico · 12.4 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · Skyway_BUT99_NB_2SR-99 · Chico · 12.4 mi W

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

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Questions about Nelson Bar

Where is Nelson Bar, CA?

Nelson Bar is a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California, 2.4 miles E of Yankee Hill.

What county is Nelson Bar in?

Nelson Bar is in Butte County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Nelson Bar, CA?

The ZIP code for Nelson Bar is 95969.

What is the nearest town to Nelson Bar?

Yankee Hill, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Nelson Bar?

Yes. The closest is Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek Highway, 5.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Nelson Bar?

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

What is the coldest month in Nelson Bar?

December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Nelson Bar?

About 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Nelson Bar?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Nelson Bar?

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

What climate does Nelson Bar have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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