Sheepshead, CA
Unincorporated community in Lassen County, California
Sheepshead is a small unincorporated community in Lassen County, California. It is 12.2 miles SE of Stones Landing, the nearest town.
Sheepshead at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Lassen County
- Nearest town
- Stones Landing (12.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.8556, -120.8233
Weather in Sheepshead now
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Sheepshead weather by the hour
Sheepshead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheepshead.
This week in Sheepshead
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheepshead
What is the weather usually like in Sheepshead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 15.0 inprecipitation per year · 381 mm
- 45.1 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheepshead: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ADIN RS, CA US (USC00040029), adjusted for the elevation of Sheepshead.
Sheepshead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheepshead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sheepshead?
Sheepshead has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 15.0 inches (381 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sheepshead is June and August to 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 Sheepshead
The closest live webcam is Lassen: Bogard, 23.3 miles SW of Sheepshead.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sheepshead.
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Questions about Sheepshead
Where is Sheepshead, CA?
Sheepshead is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California, 12.2 miles SE of Stones Landing.
What county is Sheepshead in?
Sheepshead is in Lassen County, California.
What is the nearest town to Sheepshead?
Stones Landing, 12.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheepshead?
Yes. The closest is Lassen: Bogard, 23.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheepshead?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheepshead?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Sheepshead?
About 15.0 inches (381 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sheepshead?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheepshead?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheepshead have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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