Snow Point, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California
Snow Point is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California. It is 3.1 miles NW of Alleghany, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95910.
Snow Point at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Sierra County
- ZIP code
- 95910
- Nearest town
- Alleghany (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.4269, -120.8144
Weather in Snow Point now
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Snow Point weather by the hour
Snow Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Snow Point.
This week in Snow Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Snow Point
What is the weather usually like in Snow Point?
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 Snow Point: 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 Snow Point.
Snow Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Snow Point 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 | 6:24 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:47 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:31 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 | 6:46 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 Snow Point?
Snow Point 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 Snow Point 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 Snow Point
The closest live webcam is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 12.0 miles SE of Snow Point.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Snow Point.
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Questions about Snow Point
Where is Snow Point, CA?
Snow Point is a historical community (former settlement) in Sierra County, California, 3.1 miles NW of Alleghany.
What county is Snow Point in?
Snow Point is in Sierra County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Snow Point, CA?
The ZIP code for Snow Point is 95910.
What is the nearest town to Snow Point?
Alleghany, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Snow Point?
Yes. The closest is I-80 · Hwy 80 at Whitmore Grade, 12.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Snow Point?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Snow Point?
February, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Snow Point?
About 64.9 inches (1,649 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Snow Point?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Snow Point?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Snow Point have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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