Plumas, CA
Unincorporated community in Plumas County, California
Plumas is a small unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It is 4.6 miles NW of Chilcoot-Vinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96105.
Plumas at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Plumas County
- ZIP code
- 96105
- Nearest town
- Chilcoot-Vinton (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.7567, -120.0822
Weather in Plumas now
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Plumas weather by the hour
Plumas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Plumas.
This week in Plumas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plumas
What is the weather usually like in Plumas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 11.0 inprecipitation per year · 279 mm
- 16.7 insnowfall per year · 42 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Plumas: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STEAD, NV US (USC00267820), adjusted for the elevation of Plumas.
Plumas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Plumas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Plumas?
Plumas has a hot-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 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 11.0 inches (279 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Plumas is May–June and August–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 Plumas
The closest live webcam is Hallelujah Junction: SR70-US395, 2.6 miles NE of Plumas.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Plumas.
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Questions about Plumas
Where is Plumas, CA?
Plumas is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, 4.6 miles NW of Chilcoot-Vinton.
What county is Plumas in?
Plumas is in Plumas County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Plumas, CA?
The ZIP code for Plumas is 96105.
What is the nearest town to Plumas?
Chilcoot-Vinton, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Plumas?
Yes. The closest is Hallelujah Junction: SR70-US395, 2.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Plumas?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Plumas?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Plumas?
About 11.0 inches (279 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Plumas?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Plumas?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Plumas have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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