Sand Canyon, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Sand Canyon is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 11.4 miles S of Tehachapi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93518.
Sand Canyon at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93518
- Nearest town
- Tehachapi (11.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.3075, -118.4278
Weather in Sand Canyon now
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Sand Canyon weather by the hour
Sand Canyon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sand Canyon.
This week in Sand Canyon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sand Canyon
What is the weather usually like in Sand Canyon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 12.8 inprecipitation per year · 326 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sand Canyon: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LORAINE 5 NNE, CA US (USC00045100), adjusted for the elevation of Sand Canyon.
Sand Canyon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sand Canyon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sand Canyon?
Sand Canyon has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 12.8 inches (326 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sand Canyon is May–June and September–October. 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 Sand Canyon
The closest live webcam is Keene › West: SR-58 : Broome Road, 9.1 miles SW of Sand Canyon.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sand Canyon.
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Questions about Sand Canyon
Where is Sand Canyon, CA?
Sand Canyon is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 11.4 miles S of Tehachapi.
What county is Sand Canyon in?
Sand Canyon is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Sand Canyon, CA?
The ZIP code for Sand Canyon is 93518.
What is the nearest town to Sand Canyon?
Tehachapi, 11.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sand Canyon?
Yes. The closest is Keene › West: SR-58 : Broome Road, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sand Canyon?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sand Canyon?
January, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Sand Canyon?
About 12.8 inches (326 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Sand Canyon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sand Canyon?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sand Canyon have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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