Sims, CA
Unincorporated community in Shasta County, California
Sims is a small unincorporated community in Shasta County, California. It is 8.1 miles NE of Castella, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96017.
Sims at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Shasta County
- ZIP code
- 96017
- Nearest town
- Castella (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.0719, -122.3539
Weather in Sims now
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Sims weather by the hour
Sims weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sims.
This week in Sims
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sims
What is the weather usually like in Sims?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 63.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,609 mm
- 26.7 insnowfall per year · 68 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sims: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DUNSMUIR TRTMT PL, CA US (USC00042574), adjusted for the elevation of Sims.
Sims weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sims through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sims?
Sims has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 63.3 inches (1,609 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 27 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sims 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 Sims
The closest live webcam is Shasta › North: Sims Road, 0.4 miles N of Sims.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Sims.
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Questions about Sims
Where is Sims, CA?
Sims is an unincorporated community in Shasta County, California, 8.1 miles NE of Castella.
What county is Sims in?
Sims is in Shasta County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Sims, CA?
The ZIP code for Sims is 96017.
What is the nearest town to Sims?
Castella, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sims?
Yes. The closest is Shasta › North: Sims Road, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sims?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sims?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Sims?
About 63.3 inches (1,609 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sims?
Yes, about 27 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sims?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sims have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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