Plumbago, CA
Unincorporated community in Sierra County, California
Plumbago is a small unincorporated community in Sierra County, California. It is 1.6 miles NW of Alleghany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95910.
Plumbago at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 95910
- Nearest town
- Alleghany (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4522, -120.8167
Weather in Plumbago now
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Plumbago weather by the hour
Plumbago weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Plumbago.
This week in Plumbago
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plumbago
What is the weather usually like in Plumbago?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 29°F average low
- 64.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,649 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Plumbago: 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 Plumbago.
Plumbago weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Plumbago through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:14 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 Plumbago?
Plumbago 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 Plumbago 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 Plumbago
The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 13.6 miles SE of Plumbago.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Plumbago.
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Questions about Plumbago
Where is Plumbago, CA?
Plumbago is an unincorporated community in Sierra County, California, 1.6 miles NW of Alleghany.
What county is Plumbago in?
Plumbago is in Sierra County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Plumbago, CA?
The ZIP code for Plumbago is 95910.
What is the nearest town to Plumbago?
Alleghany, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Plumbago?
Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 13.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Plumbago?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Plumbago?
December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Plumbago?
About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Plumbago?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Plumbago?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Plumbago have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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