Ridgewood, CA

Unincorporated community in Placer County, California

Ridgewood is a small unincorporated community in Placer County, California. It is 0.6 miles SW of Cedar Flat, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96140.

Ridgewood at a glance

State
California
County
Placer County
ZIP code
96140
Nearest town
Cedar Flat (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.2158, -120.0914

Weather in Ridgewood now

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Ridgewood weather by the hour

Ridgewood weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ridgewood

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ridgewood

What is the weather usually like in Ridgewood?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°33°50°66°83°40°21°Jan40°21°Feb45°24°Mar50°28°Apr59°34°May69°40°Jun78°46°Jul77°45°Aug70°40°Sep59°33°Oct48°26°Nov40°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.2"Jan5.7"Feb4.9"Mar2.2"Apr1.6"May0.6"Jun0.2"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep1.9"Oct3.2"Nov6.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAHOE CITY, CA US (USC00048758), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgewood.

Ridgewood weather month by month

January
40° 21°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 37.9 in of snow
February
40° 21°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 41.3 in of snow
March
45° 24°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 34.7 in of snow
April
50° 28°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 14.0 in of snow
May
59° 34°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
June
69° 40°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
July
78° 46°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
77° 45°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
70° 40°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
59° 33°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
November
48° 26°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.4 in of snow
December
40° 21°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 36.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ridgewood through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:16 AM5:03 PM9 h 46 min
February6:50 AM5:38 PM10 h 48 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:39 PM13 h 17 min
May5:45 AM8:08 PM14 h 23 min
June5:31 AM8:30 PM14 h 58 min
July5:45 AM8:27 PM14 h 42 min
August6:12 AM7:57 PM13 h 44 min
September6:40 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:09 AM6:22 PM11 h 13 min
November6:42 AM4:47 PM10 h 4 min
December7:11 AM4:39 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Ridgewood?

Ridgewood has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 33.3 inches (845 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 179 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood

The closest live webcam is Cedar Flat: Hwy 28 at Dollar, 1.7 miles S of Ridgewood.

Cedar Flat: Hwy 28 at DollarCedar Flat · 1.7 mi SOn Windy
SR-28 · Hwy 28 at DollarSR-28 · Tahoe City · 1.7 mi S
Kingswood › South: Hwy 267 at Brockway Summitunknown · 3.3 mi NOn Windy
SR-267 · Hwy 267 at Brockway SummitSR-267 South · Tahoe Vista · 3.3 mi N
Woodvista › East: Hwy 28 at Hwy 267 Kings Beachunknown · 3.5 mi NEOn Windy
SR-28 · Hwy 28 at Hwy 267 Kings BeachSR-28 East · Kings Beach · 3.5 mi NE
Tahoe City › West: Hwy 89 at Hwy 28Tahoe City · 4.4 mi SWOn Windy
SR-89 · Hwy 89 at Hwy 28SR-89 West · Tahoe City · 4.4 mi SW
Comstock Acres: Hwy 89 at Granlibakkenunknown · 4.7 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ridgewood

Where is Ridgewood, CA?

Ridgewood is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, 0.6 miles SW of Cedar Flat.

What county is Ridgewood in?

Ridgewood is in Placer County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Ridgewood, CA?

The ZIP code for Ridgewood is 96140.

What is the nearest town to Ridgewood?

Cedar Flat, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ridgewood?

Yes. The closest is Cedar Flat: Hwy 28 at Dollar, 1.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ridgewood?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Ridgewood?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Ridgewood?

About 33.3 inches (845 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Ridgewood?

Yes, about 179 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ridgewood?

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

What climate does Ridgewood have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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