Sanborn, CA

Unincorporated community in Kern County, California

Sanborn is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 4.9 miles W of Mojave, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93501.

Sanborn at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93501
Nearest town
Mojave (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.0006, -118.1056

Weather in Sanborn now

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Sanborn weather by the hour

Sanborn weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sanborn

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sanborn

What is the weather usually like in Sanborn?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°46°65°83°102°58°33°Jan60°35°Feb67°40°Mar72°45°Apr81°53°May91°64°Jun97°69°Jul97°67°Aug89°61°Sep78°49°Oct66°39°Nov56°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.5"Feb0.8"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Sanborn: 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 Sanborn.

Sanborn weather month by month

January
58° 33°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
60° 35°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
67° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
72° 45°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
81° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
91° 64°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
97° 69°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 49°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
66° 39°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
56° 32°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sanborn through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM5:05 PM10 h 7 min
February6:36 AM5:36 PM10 h 59 min
March7:01 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:18 AM7:26 PM13 h 7 min
May5:47 AM7:50 PM14 h 3 min
June5:36 AM8:09 PM14 h 32 min
July5:48 AM8:08 PM14 h 19 min
August6:11 AM7:42 PM13 h 30 min
September6:34 AM7:00 PM12 h 26 min
October6:57 AM6:18 PM11 h 21 min
November6:25 AM4:48 PM10 h 22 min
December6:51 AM4:43 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Sanborn?

Sanborn 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 Sanborn 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 Sanborn

The closest live webcam is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 3.2 miles W of Sanborn.

Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen RoadRosamond · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
SR-14 · Silver Queen RoadSR-14 East · Mojave · 3.2 mi W
Mojave › East: SR-58 : Cache CreekMojave · 10.1 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Cache CreekSR-58 East · Mojave · 10.1 mi NW
Tehachapi › East: SR-58 - SummitTehachapi · 19.3 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Tehachapi SummitSR-58 East · Tehachapi · 19.3 mi NW
Keene › West: SR-58 : Broome RoadKeene · 27.3 mi NWOn Windy
SR-58 · Broome RoadSR-58 West · Keene · 27.3 mi NW
SR-14 · Rancho Vista BlvdSR-14 South · Los Angeles · 27.6 mi S

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

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Questions about Sanborn

Where is Sanborn, CA?

Sanborn is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 4.9 miles W of Mojave.

What county is Sanborn in?

Sanborn is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Sanborn, CA?

The ZIP code for Sanborn is 93501.

What is the nearest town to Sanborn?

Mojave, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sanborn?

Yes. The closest is Rosamond › East: SR-14 : Silver Queen Road, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sanborn?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Sanborn?

December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Sanborn?

About 5.8 inches (146 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Sanborn?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sanborn?

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

What climate does Sanborn have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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