Poleta, CA

Unincorporated community in Inyo County, California

Poleta is a small unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is 4.1 miles W of Bishop, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93514.

Poleta at a glance

State
California
County
Inyo County
ZIP code
93514
Nearest town
Bishop (4.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.3614, -118.3253

Weather in Poleta now

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Poleta weather by the hour

Poleta weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poleta

What is the weather usually like in Poleta?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°39°61°83°105°56°24°Jan59°26°Feb67°31°Mar74°37°Apr83°44°May94°51°Jun100°57°Jul98°54°Aug90°47°Sep78°37°Oct64°27°Nov55°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.9"Feb0.6"Mar0.2"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Poleta: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BISHOP AP, CA US (USW00023157), adjusted for the elevation of Poleta.

Poleta weather month by month

January
56° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
59° 26°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
67° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
74° 37°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
83° 44°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
94° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
100° 57°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
98° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 47°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 37°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
64° 27°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
55° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Poleta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:00 PM9 h 56 min
February6:40 AM5:34 PM10 h 53 min
March7:02 AM7:01 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:29 PM13 h 13 min
May5:42 AM7:56 PM14 h 14 min
June5:30 AM8:17 PM14 h 46 min
July5:43 AM8:15 PM14 h 31 min
August6:08 AM7:46 PM13 h 38 min
September6:34 AM7:02 PM12 h 28 min
October7:00 AM6:17 PM11 h 17 min
November6:31 AM4:44 PM10 h 12 min
December6:58 AM4:38 PM9 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Poleta?

Poleta has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 4.8 inches (123 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Poleta is March to May and 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 Poleta

The closest live webcam is Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatory, 9.3 miles S of Poleta.

Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatoryunknown · 9.3 mi SOn Windy
Mono Countyunknown · 12.8 mi NEOn Windy
Mono Countyunknown · 16.1 mi NOn Windy
Tom's Place › North: US-395Tom's Place · 23.8 mi NWOn Windy
US-395 · Tom's PlaceUS-395 North · Mammoth Lakes · 23.8 mi NW
South Landing › North: US-395 : Crowley LakeSouth Landing · 26.7 mi NWOn Windy
US-395 · Crowley LakeUS-395 North · Lake Crowley Exit Ramp · 26.7 mi NW
Crowley Lake › North: US-395 : McGee Creek RoadCrowley Lake · 29.6 mi NWOn Windy
US-395 · McGee Creek RoadUS-395 North · Mammoth Lakes · 29.6 mi NW

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

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Questions about Poleta

Where is Poleta, CA?

Poleta is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, 4.1 miles W of Bishop.

What county is Poleta in?

Poleta is in Inyo County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Poleta, CA?

The ZIP code for Poleta is 93514.

What is the nearest town to Poleta?

Bishop, 4.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poleta?

Yes. The closest is Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatory, 9.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poleta?

July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).

What is the coldest month in Poleta?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Poleta?

About 4.8 inches (123 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Poleta?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Poleta?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Poleta have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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