Nelson Mill, CA
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, California
Nelson Mill is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, California. It is 0.3 miles S of Pike, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95960.
Nelson Mill at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 95960
- Nearest town
- Pike (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4314, -120.9978
Weather in Nelson Mill now
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Nelson Mill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson Mill.
This week in Nelson Mill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson Mill
What is the weather usually like in Nelson Mill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 82.5 inprecipitation per year · 2,096 mm
- 82.0 insnowfall per year · 208 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson Mill: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STRAWBERRY VALLEY, CA US (USC00048606), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson Mill.
Nelson Mill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson Mill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Nelson Mill?
Nelson Mill has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 82 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nelson Mill is June to 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 Nelson Mill
The closest live webcam is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 13.7 miles S of Nelson Mill.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Nelson Mill.
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Questions about Nelson Mill
Where is Nelson Mill, CA?
Nelson Mill is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, California, 0.3 miles S of Pike.
What county is Nelson Mill in?
Nelson Mill is in Sierra County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Nelson Mill, CA?
The ZIP code for Nelson Mill is 95960.
What is the nearest town to Nelson Mill?
Pike, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson Mill?
Yes. The closest is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 13.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson Mill?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson Mill?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson Mill?
About 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Nelson Mill?
Yes, about 82 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson Mill?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson Mill have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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