Plum Valley, CA

Unincorporated community in Sierra County, California

Plum Valley is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, California. It is 2.6 miles SW of Pike, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95960.

Plum Valley at a glance

State
California
County
Sierra County
ZIP code
95960
Nearest town
Pike (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.4486, -120.9597

Weather in Plum Valley now

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Plum Valley weather by the hour

Plum Valley weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plum Valley

What is the weather usually like in Plum Valley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°48°30°Jan52°31°Feb58°33°Mar63°36°Apr72°42°May81°46°Jun89°51°Jul89°50°Aug83°46°Sep72°39°Oct56°33°Nov46°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

11.3"Jan10.7"Feb10.0"Mar5.3"Apr3.6"May1.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.2"Aug0.7"Sep3.3"Oct6.8"Nov11.8"Dec

Best time to visit Plum Valley: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DOWNIEVILLE, CA US (USC00042500), adjusted for the elevation of Plum Valley.

Plum Valley weather month by month

January
48° 30°F
11.3 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
February
52° 31°F
10.7 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow
March
58° 33°F
10.0 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
April
63° 36°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
May
72° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
81° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 50°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
83° 46°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
72° 39°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
56° 33°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
46° 29°F
11.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Plum Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:20 AM5:06 PM9 h 45 min
February6:53 AM5:41 PM10 h 48 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:48 AM8:12 PM14 h 24 min
June5:34 AM8:34 PM14 h 59 min
July5:48 AM8:31 PM14 h 43 min
August6:15 AM8:01 PM13 h 45 min
September6:44 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min
December7:15 AM4:42 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Plum Valley?

Plum Valley has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Plum Valley is June and August 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 Plum Valley

The closest live webcam is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 15.4 miles S of Plum Valley.

Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 15.4 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 15.4 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBGrass Valley · 15.8 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBSR-20 · Grass Valley · 15.8 mi S
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 15.8 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 15.8 mi S
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 17.8 mi SE
Placer › North-eastunknown · 19.0 mi SEOn Windy
Penn Valley: Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley RdPenn Valley · 21.3 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Plum Valley

Where is Plum Valley, CA?

Plum Valley is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, California, 2.6 miles SW of Pike.

What county is Plum Valley in?

Plum Valley is in Sierra County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Plum Valley, CA?

The ZIP code for Plum Valley is 95960.

What is the nearest town to Plum Valley?

Pike, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Plum Valley?

Yes. The closest is Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross Way, 15.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Plum Valley?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Plum Valley?

December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Plum Valley?

About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Plum Valley?

Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Plum Valley?

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

What climate does Plum Valley have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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