Rancho Seco, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Rancho Seco is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 11.6 miles SE of California City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93519.
Rancho Seco at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93519
- Nearest town
- California City (11.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.2831, -117.9889
Weather in Rancho Seco now
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Rancho Seco weather by the hour
Rancho Seco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rancho Seco.
This week in Rancho Seco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rancho Seco
What is the weather usually like in Rancho Seco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.8 inprecipitation per year · 146 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rancho Seco: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOJAVE, CA US (USC00045756), adjusted for the elevation of Rancho Seco.
Rancho Seco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rancho Seco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rancho Seco?
Rancho Seco has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 5.8 inches (146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rancho Seco is April–May and October–November. 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 Rancho Seco
The closest live webcam is Mojave › East: SR-58 : Cache Creek, 17.0 miles SW of Rancho Seco.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rancho Seco.
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Questions about Rancho Seco
Where is Rancho Seco, CA?
Rancho Seco is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 11.6 miles SE of California City.
What county is Rancho Seco in?
Rancho Seco is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Rancho Seco, CA?
The ZIP code for Rancho Seco is 93519.
What is the nearest town to Rancho Seco?
California City, 11.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rancho Seco?
Yes. The closest is Mojave › East: SR-58 : Cache Creek, 17.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rancho Seco?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Rancho Seco?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Rancho Seco?
About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Rancho Seco?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rancho Seco?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rancho Seco have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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