Searles, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Searles is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 7.7 miles S of Johannesburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93555.
Searles at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93555
- Nearest town
- Johannesburg (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.4839, -117.6344
Weather in Searles now
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Searles weather by the hour
Searles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Searles.
This week in Searles
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Searles
What is the weather usually like in Searles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 6.7 inprecipitation per year · 170 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Searles: 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 Searles.
Searles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Searles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:49 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Searles?
Searles 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 Searles 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 Searles
The closest live webcam is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 17.7 miles NW of Searles.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Searles.
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Questions about Searles
Where is Searles, CA?
Searles is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 7.7 miles S of Johannesburg.
What county is Searles in?
Searles is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Searles, CA?
The ZIP code for Searles is 93555.
What is the nearest town to Searles?
Johannesburg, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Searles?
Yes. The closest is Indian Wells › West: SR-14 : SR-178 Inyokern, 17.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Searles?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Searles?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Searles?
About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Searles?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Searles?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Searles have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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