Semitropic, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Semitropic is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 7.9 miles E of Wasco, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93280.
Semitropic at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93280
- Nearest town
- Wasco (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.6019, -119.5075
Weather in Semitropic now
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Semitropic weather by the hour
Semitropic weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Semitropic.
This week in Semitropic
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Semitropic
What is the weather usually like in Semitropic?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 100°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 7.1 inprecipitation per year · 181 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Semitropic: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASCO, CA US (USC00049452), adjusted for the elevation of Semitropic.
Semitropic weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Semitropic through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Semitropic?
Semitropic has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 7.1 inches (181 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Semitropic is March to May and 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 Semitropic
The closest live webcam is Carmel Ranch › North: KER-5-S/O RTE 46, 6.8 miles W of Semitropic.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Semitropic.
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Questions about Semitropic
Where is Semitropic, CA?
Semitropic is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 7.9 miles E of Wasco.
What county is Semitropic in?
Semitropic is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Semitropic, CA?
The ZIP code for Semitropic is 93280.
What is the nearest town to Semitropic?
Wasco, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Semitropic?
Yes. The closest is Carmel Ranch › North: KER-5-S/O RTE 46, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Semitropic?
July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Semitropic?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Semitropic?
About 7.1 inches (181 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Semitropic?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Semitropic?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Semitropic have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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