Saint Elmo, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California

Saint Elmo is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California. It is 5.2 miles N of Johannesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93558.

Saint Elmo at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93558
Nearest town
Johannesburg (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.3008, -117.6100

Weather in Saint Elmo now

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Saint Elmo weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo

What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°49°68°87°106°58°35°Jan61°37°Feb68°41°Mar75°46°Apr84°54°May95°62°Jun101°69°Jul100°67°Aug92°62°Sep80°52°Oct67°42°Nov57°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.6"Feb1.0"Mar0.4"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.2"Sep0.5"Oct0.5"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Saint Elmo: 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 Saint Elmo.

Saint Elmo weather month by month

January
58° 35°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
February
61° 37°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
68° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
75° 46°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
84° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
95° 62°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
101° 69°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
100° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
92° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
80° 52°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
67° 42°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
57° 35°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:57 AM5:02 PM10 h 5 min
February6:34 AM5:34 PM10 h 59 min
March6:59 AM6:59 PM12 h 0 min
April6:16 AM7:24 PM13 h 8 min
May5:44 AM7:49 PM14 h 4 min
June5:33 AM8:08 PM14 h 34 min
July5:45 AM8:07 PM14 h 21 min
August6:09 AM7:40 PM13 h 31 min
September6:32 AM6:58 PM12 h 26 min
October6:55 AM6:16 PM11 h 20 min
November6:24 AM4:45 PM10 h 21 min
December6:50 AM4:40 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Saint Elmo?

Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo

The closest live webcam is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 20.7 miles S of Saint Elmo.

Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395Kramer Junction · 20.7 mi SOn Windy
SR-58 · 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395SR-58 East · Boron · 20.7 mi S
Kramer Junction › West: SR-58 : (690) 1 Mi E/O SR-395Kramer Junction · 21.6 mi SOn Windy
SR-58 · 1 Mi E/O SR-395SR-58 West · Boron · 21.6 mi S
Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 InyokernIndian Wells · 28.1 mi NWOn Windy
SR-14 · SR-178 InyokernSR-14 West · Inyokern · 28.1 mi NW

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

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Questions about Saint Elmo

Where is Saint Elmo, CA?

Saint Elmo is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California, 5.2 miles N of Johannesburg.

What county is Saint Elmo in?

Saint Elmo is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, CA?

The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 93558.

What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?

Johannesburg, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?

Yes. The closest is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 20.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?

July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).

What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?

December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?

About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Saint Elmo?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Saint Elmo?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saint Elmo have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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