Silver Mountain, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California
Silver Mountain is a historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California. It is 6.2 miles NW of Markleeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95223.
Silver Mountain at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Alpine County
- ZIP code
- 95223
- Nearest town
- Markleeville (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.6053, -119.7683
Weather in Silver Mountain now
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Silver Mountain weather by the hour
Silver Mountain weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Silver Mountain.
This week in Silver Mountain
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silver Mountain
What is the weather usually like in Silver Mountain?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 5.9 inprecipitation per year · 150 mm
- 18.3 insnowfall per year · 46 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Silver Mountain: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOPAZ LAKE, NV US (USC00268186), adjusted for the elevation of Silver Mountain.
Silver Mountain weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Silver Mountain through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Silver Mountain?
Silver Mountain has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 5.9 inches (150 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Silver Mountain 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 Silver Mountain
The closest live webcam is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 10.8 miles NW of Silver Mountain.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Silver Mountain.
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Questions about Silver Mountain
Where is Silver Mountain, CA?
Silver Mountain is a historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California, 6.2 miles NW of Markleeville.
What county is Silver Mountain in?
Silver Mountain is in Alpine County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Silver Mountain, CA?
The ZIP code for Silver Mountain is 95223.
What is the nearest town to Silver Mountain?
Markleeville, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Silver Mountain?
Yes. The closest is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Silver Mountain?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Silver Mountain?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Silver Mountain?
About 5.9 inches (150 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Silver Mountain?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Silver Mountain?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Silver Mountain have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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