Ralston, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California
Ralston is a historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California. It is 8.4 miles W of Foresthill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95631.
Ralston at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Placer County
- ZIP code
- 95631
- Nearest town
- Foresthill (8.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.0050, -120.6750
Weather in Ralston now
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Ralston weather by the hour
Ralston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ralston.
This week in Ralston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ralston
What is the weather usually like in Ralston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,286 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ralston: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GEORGETOWN RS, CA US (USC00043384), adjusted for the elevation of Ralston.
Ralston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ralston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ralston?
Ralston has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Ralston is May–June and September–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 Ralston
The closest live webcam is Placer › North-east, 15.3 miles NW of Ralston.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Ralston.
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Questions about Ralston
Where is Ralston, CA?
Ralston is a historical community (former settlement) in Placer County, California, 8.4 miles W of Foresthill.
What county is Ralston in?
Ralston is in Placer County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Ralston, CA?
The ZIP code for Ralston is 95631.
What is the nearest town to Ralston?
Foresthill, 8.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ralston?
Yes. The closest is Placer › North-east, 15.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ralston?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Ralston?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Ralston?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Ralston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ralston?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ralston have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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