Reefer City, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California

Reefer City is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California. It is 0.7 miles NW of Mojave, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93501.

Reefer City at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93501
Nearest town
Mojave (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.0058, -118.1842

Weather in Reefer City now

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Reefer City weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Reefer City.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Reefer City

What is the weather usually like in Reefer City?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°46°65°83°102°58°33°Jan60°35°Feb67°40°Mar72°45°Apr81°53°May91°64°Jun97°69°Jul97°67°Aug89°61°Sep78°49°Oct66°39°Nov56°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.5"Feb0.8"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Reefer City: 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 Reefer City.

Reefer City weather month by month

January
58° 33°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
60° 35°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
67° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
72° 45°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
81° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
91° 64°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
97° 69°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 49°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
66° 39°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
56° 32°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Reefer City through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM5:05 PM10 h 7 min
February6:36 AM5:36 PM10 h 59 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:18 AM7:26 PM13 h 7 min
May5:47 AM7:50 PM14 h 3 min
June5:36 AM8:09 PM14 h 32 min
July5:49 AM8:08 PM14 h 19 min
August6:11 AM7:42 PM13 h 30 min
September6:34 AM7:00 PM12 h 26 min
October6:57 AM6:19 PM11 h 21 min
November6:26 AM4:48 PM10 h 22 min
December6:52 AM4:43 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Reefer City?

Reefer City 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 Reefer City 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 Reefer City

The closest live webcam is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 1.9 miles SE of Reefer City.

Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen RoadRosamond · 1.9 mi SEOn Windy
SR-14 · Silver Queen RoadSR-14 East · Mojave · 1.9 mi SE
Mojave › East: SR-58 : Cache CreekMojave · 7.9 mi NOn Windy
SR-58 · Cache CreekSR-58 East · Mojave · 7.9 mi N
Tehachapi › East: SR-58 - SummitTehachapi · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Tehachapi SummitSR-58 East · Tehachapi · 15.2 mi NW
Keene › West: SR-58 : Broome RoadKeene · 23.4 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Broome RoadSR-58 West · Keene · 23.4 mi NW
Palmdale › South: SR-14 : (973) Rancho Vista BlvdPalmdale · 28.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Reefer City.

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Questions about Reefer City

Where is Reefer City, CA?

Reefer City is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California, 0.7 miles NW of Mojave.

What county is Reefer City in?

Reefer City is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Reefer City, CA?

The ZIP code for Reefer City is 93501.

What is the nearest town to Reefer City?

Mojave, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Reefer City?

Yes. The closest is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 1.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Reefer City?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Reefer City?

December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Reefer City?

About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Reefer City?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Reefer City?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Reefer City have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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