Shafter, CA
Unincorporated community in Marin County, California
Shafter is a small unincorporated community in Marin County, California. It is 1.3 miles NE of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 94933.
Shafter at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Marin County
- ZIP code
- 94933
- Nearest town
- Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.0044, -122.7075
Weather in Shafter now
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Shafter weather by the hour
Shafter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafter.
This week in Shafter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shafter
What is the weather usually like in Shafter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 81°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 34.5 inprecipitation per year · 875 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafter: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN RAFAEL CIVIC CTR, CA US (USC00047880), adjusted for the elevation of Shafter.
Shafter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:46 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Shafter?
Shafter has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 34.5 inches (875 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Shafter 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 Shafter
The closest live webcam is Fairfax › South-west: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, 6.8 miles E of Shafter.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Shafter.
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Questions about Shafter
Where is Shafter, CA?
Shafter is an unincorporated community in Marin County, California, 1.3 miles NE of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls.
What county is Shafter in?
Shafter is in Marin County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Shafter, CA?
The ZIP code for Shafter is 94933.
What is the nearest town to Shafter?
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shafter?
Yes. The closest is Fairfax › South-west: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shafter?
August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafter?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Shafter?
About 34.5 inches (875 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Shafter?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shafter?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafter have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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