Riverkern, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Riverkern is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 2.5 miles S of Kernville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93285.
Riverkern at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93285
- Nearest town
- Kernville (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.7897, -118.4461
Weather in Riverkern now
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Riverkern weather by the hour
Riverkern weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riverkern.
This week in Riverkern
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riverkern
What is the weather usually like in Riverkern?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 31°F average low
- 11.8 inprecipitation per year · 301 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riverkern: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KERN RIVER PH 3, CA US (USC00044523), adjusted for the elevation of Riverkern.
Riverkern weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riverkern through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Riverkern?
Riverkern has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 11.8 inches (301 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Riverkern 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 Riverkern
The closest live webcam is Kern, 7.1 miles S of Riverkern.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Riverkern.
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Questions about Riverkern
Where is Riverkern, CA?
Riverkern is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 2.5 miles S of Kernville.
What county is Riverkern in?
Riverkern is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Riverkern, CA?
The ZIP code for Riverkern is 93285.
What is the nearest town to Riverkern?
Kernville, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riverkern?
Yes. The closest is Kern, 7.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riverkern?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Riverkern?
December, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Riverkern?
About 11.8 inches (301 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Riverkern?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Riverkern?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riverkern have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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