Red Dog, CA
Unincorporated community in Placer County, California
Red Dog is a small unincorporated community in Placer County, California. It is 3.5 miles E of Dutch Flat, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95714.
Red Dog at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Placer County
- ZIP code
- 95714
- Nearest town
- Dutch Flat (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2167, -120.8983
Weather in Red Dog now
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Red Dog weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Dog.
This week in Red Dog
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Dog
What is the weather usually like in Red Dog?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 62.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,582 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Dog: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEVADA CITY, CA US (USC00046136), adjusted for the elevation of Red Dog.
Red Dog weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Dog through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Red Dog?
Red Dog has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Dog 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 Red Dog
The closest live webcam is Placer › North-east, 6.0 miles E of Red Dog.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Red Dog.
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Questions about Red Dog
Where is Red Dog, CA?
Red Dog is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, 3.5 miles E of Dutch Flat.
What county is Red Dog in?
Red Dog is in Placer County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Red Dog, CA?
The ZIP code for Red Dog is 95714.
What is the nearest town to Red Dog?
Dutch Flat, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Dog?
Yes. The closest is Placer › North-east, 6.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Dog?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Dog?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Red Dog?
About 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Red Dog?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Dog?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Dog have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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