Sentinel, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Madera County, California
Sentinel is a historical community (former settlement) in Madera County, California. It is 8.9 miles N of Auberry, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93651.
Sentinel at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Madera County
- ZIP code
- 93651
- Nearest town
- Auberry (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.9642, -119.4919
Weather in Sentinel now
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Sentinel weather by the hour
Sentinel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sentinel.
This week in Sentinel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sentinel
What is the weather usually like in Sentinel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 94°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 25.1 inprecipitation per year · 638 mm
- 2.0 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sentinel: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUBERRY 2 NW, CA US (USC00040379), adjusted for the elevation of Sentinel.
Sentinel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sentinel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| June | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sentinel?
Sentinel has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 25.1 inches (638 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sentinel 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 Sentinel
The closest live webcam is Prather › West: FRE-168-AT - ROUNDABOUT, 5.2 miles N of Sentinel.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sentinel.
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Questions about Sentinel
Where is Sentinel, CA?
Sentinel is a historical community (former settlement) in Madera County, California, 8.9 miles N of Auberry.
What county is Sentinel in?
Sentinel is in Madera County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Sentinel, CA?
The ZIP code for Sentinel is 93651.
What is the nearest town to Sentinel?
Auberry, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sentinel?
Yes. The closest is Prather › West: FRE-168-AT - ROUNDABOUT, 5.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sentinel?
July, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Sentinel?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Sentinel?
About 25.1 inches (638 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sentinel?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sentinel?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sentinel have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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