Rich, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Rich is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 4.9 miles NE of Boron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93516.
Rich at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93516
- Nearest town
- Boron (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.9764, -117.7267
Weather in Rich now
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Rich weather by the hour
Rich weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rich.
This week in Rich
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rich
What is the weather usually like in Rich?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 5.8 inprecipitation per year · 146 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rich: 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 Rich.
Rich weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rich through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rich?
Rich 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 Rich 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 Rich
The closest live webcam is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 8.0 miles E of Rich.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rich.
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Questions about Rich
Where is Rich, CA?
Rich is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 4.9 miles NE of Boron.
What county is Rich in?
Rich is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Rich, CA?
The ZIP code for Rich is 93516.
What is the nearest town to Rich?
Boron, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rich?
Yes. The closest is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 8.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rich?
July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Rich?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Rich?
About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Rich?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rich?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rich have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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