Skyhigh, CA

Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California

Skyhigh is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 4.0 miles NE of Bear Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95666.

Skyhigh at a glance

State
California
County
Alpine County
ZIP code
95666
Nearest town
Bear Valley (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.4267, -120.0986

Weather in Skyhigh now

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Skyhigh weather by the hour

Skyhigh weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skyhigh.

This week in Skyhigh

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skyhigh

What is the weather usually like in Skyhigh?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°40°55°70°85°45°30°Jan46°30°Feb49°32°Mar54°35°Apr63°42°May73°49°Jun80°56°Jul80°55°Aug74°51°Sep64°42°Oct52°34°Nov44°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.6"Jan9.8"Feb8.5"Mar4.6"Apr2.8"May0.9"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.4"Sep2.9"Oct5.2"Nov9.6"Dec

Best time to visit Skyhigh: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALAVERAS BIG TREES, CA US (USC00041277), adjusted for the elevation of Skyhigh.

Skyhigh weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
10.6 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 19.3 in of snow
February
46° 30°F
9.8 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 25.9 in of snow
March
49° 32°F
8.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 19.2 in of snow
April
54° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
May
63° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
June
73° 49°F
0.9 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
80° 56°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
80° 55°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
74° 51°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
52° 34°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
December
44° 30°F
9.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 18.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Skyhigh through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:05 PM9 h 50 min
February6:48 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 15 min
May5:47 AM8:06 PM14 h 19 min
June5:34 AM8:27 PM14 h 53 min
July5:47 AM8:25 PM14 h 37 min
August6:13 AM7:55 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:09 PM12 h 28 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 15 min
November6:40 AM4:49 PM10 h 8 min
December7:09 AM4:42 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Skyhigh?

Skyhigh has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Skyhigh 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 Skyhigh

The closest live webcam is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 24.8 miles NE of Skyhigh.

Markleeville: Hawkins PeakMarkleeville · 24.8 mi NEOn Windy
Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1Lower Forni · 25.6 mi NOn Windy
Lower Forni: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2Lower Forni · 25.6 mi NOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1US-50 East · Twin Bridges · 25.6 mi N
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2US-50 · Kyburz · 25.6 mi N
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Twin BridgesUS-50 West · Twin Bridges · 26.6 mi N
Twin Bridges › West: Pyramid Creek Trailhead via Horsetail FallsTwin Bridges · 26.6 mi NOn Windy
Little Norway › East: Hwy 50 at Echo SummitLittle Norway · 27.0 mi NOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Echo SummitUS-50 East · South Lake Tahoe · 27.0 mi N

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Skyhigh.

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Questions about Skyhigh

Where is Skyhigh, CA?

Skyhigh is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 4.0 miles NE of Bear Valley.

What county is Skyhigh in?

Skyhigh is in Alpine County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Skyhigh, CA?

The ZIP code for Skyhigh is 95666.

What is the nearest town to Skyhigh?

Bear Valley, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Skyhigh?

Yes. The closest is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 24.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Skyhigh?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Skyhigh?

December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Skyhigh?

About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Skyhigh?

Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Skyhigh?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Skyhigh have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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