Poverty Hill, CA

Unincorporated community in Plumas County, California

Poverty Hill is a small unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It is 3.6 miles N of La Porte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95981.

Poverty Hill at a glance

State
California
County
Plumas County
ZIP code
95981
Nearest town
La Porte (3.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.6225, -121.0058

Weather in Poverty Hill now

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Poverty Hill weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Poverty Hill

What is the weather usually like in Poverty Hill?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°41°58°74°90°51°30°Jan51°30°Feb54°32°Mar59°35°Apr68°42°May77°48°Jun85°53°Jul85°51°Aug80°48°Sep70°41°Oct57°34°Nov50°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

14.7"Jan13.7"Feb12.8"Mar6.4"Apr4.0"May1.2"Jun0.0"Jul0.2"Aug0.5"Sep4.1"Oct8.6"Nov16.3"Dec

Best time to visit Poverty Hill: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STRAWBERRY VALLEY, CA US (USC00048606), adjusted for the elevation of Poverty Hill.

Poverty Hill weather month by month

January
51° 30°F
14.7 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 17.7 in of snow
February
51° 30°F
13.7 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 19.4 in of snow
March
54° 32°F
12.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 17.1 in of snow
April
59° 35°F
6.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow
May
68° 42°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
June
77° 48°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
85° 53°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
85° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
80° 48°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
70° 41°F
4.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
November
57° 34°F
8.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.5 in of snow
December
50° 30°F
16.3 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 15.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Poverty Hill through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:21 AM5:05 PM9 h 44 min
February6:54 AM5:41 PM10 h 47 min
March7:13 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:24 AM7:43 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:13 PM14 h 25 min
June5:34 AM8:34 PM15 h 0 min
July5:47 AM8:32 PM14 h 44 min
August6:15 AM8:01 PM13 h 46 min
September6:44 AM7:14 PM12 h 29 min
October7:13 AM6:26 PM11 h 13 min
November6:47 AM4:50 PM10 h 2 min
December7:16 AM4:42 PM9 h 26 min

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

What is the weather like in Poverty Hill?

Poverty Hill has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 82 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Poverty Hill 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 Poverty Hill

The closest live webcam is Massack: Spring Garden, 22.5 miles NE of Poverty Hill.

Massack: Spring GardenMassack · 22.5 mi NEOn Windy
SR-70 · Spring GardenSR-70 · Quincy · 22.5 mi NE
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 26.8 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 26.8 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBGrass Valley · 27.2 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBSR-20 · Grass Valley · 27.2 mi S
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 27.3 mi SOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 27.3 mi S
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 28.8 mi SE

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

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Questions about Poverty Hill

Where is Poverty Hill, CA?

Poverty Hill is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, 3.6 miles N of La Porte.

What county is Poverty Hill in?

Poverty Hill is in Plumas County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Poverty Hill, CA?

The ZIP code for Poverty Hill is 95981.

What is the nearest town to Poverty Hill?

La Porte, 3.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Poverty Hill?

Yes. The closest is Massack: Spring Garden, 22.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Poverty Hill?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Poverty Hill?

December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Poverty Hill?

About 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Poverty Hill?

Yes, about 82 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Poverty Hill?

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

What climate does Poverty Hill have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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