Relief, CA

Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California

Relief is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 3.7 miles E of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95959.

Relief at a glance

State
California
County
Nevada County
ZIP code
95959
Nearest town
Washington (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.3614, -120.8597

Weather in Relief now

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Relief weather by the hour

Relief weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Relief

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Relief

What is the weather usually like in Relief?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°42°56°69°83°47°34°Jan45°33°Feb48°35°Mar52°38°Apr61°46°May70°54°Jun78°63°Jul77°62°Aug73°57°Sep63°48°Oct51°39°Nov45°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.6"Jan10.1"Feb8.9"Mar5.1"Apr4.1"May1.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.2"Aug0.6"Sep3.6"Oct7.2"Nov10.9"Dec

Best time to visit Relief: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLUE CANYON AP, CA US (USW00023225), adjusted for the elevation of Relief.

Relief weather month by month

January
47° 34°F
10.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
45° 33°F
10.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
48° 35°F
8.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
52° 38°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
61° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 54°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
78° 63°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
77° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
73° 57°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
63° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
51° 39°F
7.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
December
45° 34°F
10.9 in of rain · 11 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Relief through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:05 PM9 h 45 min
February6:53 AM5:41 PM10 h 48 min
March7:12 AM7:11 PM11 h 59 min
April6:24 AM7:42 PM13 h 18 min
May5:47 AM8:11 PM14 h 23 min
June5:34 AM8:33 PM14 h 59 min
July5:47 AM8:31 PM14 h 43 min
August6:15 AM8:00 PM13 h 45 min
September6:43 AM7:13 PM12 h 29 min
October7:12 AM6:25 PM11 h 13 min
November6:46 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min
December7:14 AM4:42 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Relief?

Relief has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Relief 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 Relief

The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 9.8 miles SE of Relief.

I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore GradeI-80 West · Blue Canyon · 9.8 mi SE
Placer › North-eastunknown · 11.2 mi SOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County CampusGrass Valley · 13.2 mi SWOn Windy
Grass Valley › North-west: Sierra College Nevada County Campus - Robert Ross WayGrass Valley · 13.2 mi SWOn Windy
Grass Valley: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBGrass Valley · 13.4 mi SWOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr WBSR-20 · Grass Valley · 13.4 mi SW
Grass Valley › North: Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBGrass Valley · 13.4 mi SWOn Windy
SR-20 · Hwy 20 at Dorsey Dr EBSR-20 North · Grass Valley · 13.4 mi SW
Colfax › East: Hwy 80 atColfax · 19.0 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Relief

Where is Relief, CA?

Relief is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 3.7 miles E of Washington.

What county is Relief in?

Relief is in Nevada County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Relief, CA?

The ZIP code for Relief is 95959.

What is the nearest town to Relief?

Washington, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Relief?

Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 9.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Relief?

July, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Relief?

February, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Relief?

About 62.4 inches (1,586 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Relief?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Relief?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Relief have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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