Ricardo, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Ricardo is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 17.1 miles SE of California City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93519.
Ricardo at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93519
- Nearest town
- California City (17.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.3739, -117.9883
Weather in Ricardo now
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Ricardo weather by the hour
Ricardo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ricardo.
This week in Ricardo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ricardo
What is the weather usually like in Ricardo?
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 Ricardo: 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 Ricardo.
Ricardo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ricardo 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 5 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 21 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 | 6:26 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ricardo?
Ricardo 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 Ricardo 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 Ricardo
The closest live webcam is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 19.4 miles N of Ricardo.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Ricardo.
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Questions about Ricardo
Where is Ricardo, CA?
Ricardo is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 17.1 miles SE of California City.
What county is Ricardo in?
Ricardo is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Ricardo, CA?
The ZIP code for Ricardo is 93519.
What is the nearest town to Ricardo?
California City, 17.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ricardo?
Yes. The closest is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 19.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ricardo?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Ricardo?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Ricardo?
About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Ricardo?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ricardo?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ricardo have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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