Red Mountain, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Red Mountain is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 1.7 miles NW of Johannesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93528.
Red Mountain at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93528
- Nearest town
- Johannesburg (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.3583, -117.6158
Weather in Red Mountain now
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Red Mountain weather by the hour
Red Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Mountain.
This week in Red Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Red Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 6.7 inprecipitation per year · 170 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Mountain: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RANDSBURG, CA US (USC00047253), adjusted for the elevation of Red Mountain.
Red Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Red Mountain?
Red Mountain has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 6.7 inches (170 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Red Mountain 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 Red Mountain
The closest live webcam is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 24.7 miles NW of Red Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Red Mountain.
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Questions about Red Mountain
Where is Red Mountain, CA?
Red Mountain is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 1.7 miles NW of Johannesburg.
What county is Red Mountain in?
Red Mountain is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Red Mountain, CA?
The ZIP code for Red Mountain is 93528.
What is the nearest town to Red Mountain?
Johannesburg, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 24.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Mountain?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Mountain?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Red Mountain?
About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Red Mountain?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Red Mountain?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Mountain have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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