Scales, CA
Unincorporated community in Plumas County, California
Scales is a small unincorporated community in Plumas County, California. It is 5.1 miles N of La Porte, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95981.
Scales at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Plumas County
- ZIP code
- 95981
- Nearest town
- La Porte (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.5983, -120.9914
Weather in Scales now
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Scales weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scales.
This week in Scales
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Scales
What is the weather usually like in Scales?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 82.5 inprecipitation per year · 2,096 mm
- 82.0 insnowfall per year · 208 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Scales: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STRAWBERRY VALLEY, CA US (USC00048606), adjusted for the elevation of Scales.
Scales weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Scales through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Scales?
Scales has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 82 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Scales 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 Scales
The closest live webcam is Massack: Spring Garden, 23.7 miles N of Scales.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Scales.
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Questions about Scales
Where is Scales, CA?
Scales is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California, 5.1 miles N of La Porte.
What county is Scales in?
Scales is in Plumas County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Scales, CA?
The ZIP code for Scales is 95981.
What is the nearest town to Scales?
La Porte, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Scales?
Yes. The closest is Massack: Spring Garden, 23.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Scales?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Scales?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Scales?
About 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Scales?
Yes, about 82 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Scales?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Scales have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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