Polaris, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Polaris is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 3.3 miles W of Truckee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96161.
Polaris at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 96161
- Nearest town
- Truckee (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3392, -120.1347
Weather in Polaris now
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Polaris weather by the hour
Polaris weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Polaris.
This week in Polaris
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Polaris
What is the weather usually like in Polaris?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 29.1 inprecipitation per year · 740 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Polaris: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRUCKEE-TAHOE AP, CA US (USC00049040), adjusted for the elevation of Polaris.
Polaris weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Polaris through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Polaris?
Polaris has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 29.1 inches (740 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Polaris 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 Polaris
The closest live webcam is Truckee: Hwy 267 at - Bypass, 1.6 miles W of Polaris.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Polaris.
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- Ponderosa Palisades3.5 mi SW
- Gateway3.7 mi W
- Hirschdale3.8 mi NE
- Boca3.9 mi NE
- Hinton4.1 mi NE
- Hobart Mills5.0 mi NW
- Armstrong5.4 mi W
- Donner Pines Tract5.9 mi W
- Andover6.3 mi W
- Iceland6.4 mi NE
- Andover7.0 mi W
- Southside Highlands7.4 mi W
Questions about Polaris
Where is Polaris, CA?
Polaris is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 3.3 miles W of Truckee.
What county is Polaris in?
Polaris is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Polaris, CA?
The ZIP code for Polaris is 96161.
What is the nearest town to Polaris?
Truckee, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Polaris?
Yes. The closest is Truckee: Hwy 267 at - Bypass, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Polaris?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Polaris?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Polaris?
About 29.1 inches (740 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Polaris?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Polaris?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Polaris have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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