Shands, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California
Shands is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California. It is 2.7 miles NE of Graniteville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95910.
Shands at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 95910
- Nearest town
- Graniteville (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4253, -120.7797
Weather in Shands now
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Shands weather by the hour
Shands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shands.
This week in Shands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shands
What is the weather usually like in Shands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 64.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,649 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOWMAN DAM, CA US (USC00041018), adjusted for the elevation of Shands.
Shands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Shands?
Shands has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Shands 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 Shands
The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 11.2 miles S of Shands.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Shands.
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Questions about Shands
Where is Shands, CA?
Shands is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California, 2.7 miles NE of Graniteville.
What county is Shands in?
Shands is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Shands, CA?
The ZIP code for Shands is 95910.
What is the nearest town to Shands?
Graniteville, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shands?
Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shands?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Shands?
February, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Shands?
About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Shands?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shands have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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