Somerset, CA

Unincorporated community in Siskiyou County, California

Somerset is a small unincorporated community in Siskiyou County, California. It is 2.0 miles SW of Macdoel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96023.

Somerset at a glance

State
California
County
Siskiyou County
ZIP code
96023
Nearest town
Macdoel (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
41.8525, -121.9900

Weather in Somerset now

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Somerset weather by the hour

Somerset weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Somerset

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somerset

What is the weather usually like in Somerset?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°35°55°74°93°41°21°Jan46°23°Feb52°26°Mar58°30°Apr68°37°May77°43°Jun88°49°Jul87°47°Aug79°39°Sep64°31°Oct49°25°Nov40°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.0"Feb1.8"Mar1.6"Apr1.3"May0.7"Jun0.3"Jul0.4"Aug0.5"Sep1.3"Oct2.4"Nov3.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENO, OR US (USC00354403), adjusted for the elevation of Somerset.

Somerset weather month by month

January
41° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 12.1 in of snow
February
46° 23°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow
March
52° 26°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.8 in of snow
April
58° 30°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
May
68° 37°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
77° 43°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 49°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
87° 47°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
79° 39°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
64° 31°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
49° 25°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.6 in of snow
December
40° 21°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 14.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Somerset through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:03 PM9 h 32 min
February7:01 AM5:42 PM10 h 41 min
March7:17 AM7:15 PM11 h 58 min
April6:25 AM7:50 PM13 h 24 min
May5:45 AM8:22 PM14 h 37 min
June5:30 AM8:46 PM15 h 15 min
July5:44 AM8:43 PM14 h 58 min
August6:15 AM8:09 PM13 h 54 min
September6:47 AM7:18 PM12 h 31 min
October7:19 AM6:27 PM11 h 8 min
November6:56 AM4:48 PM9 h 52 min
December7:27 AM4:39 PM9 h 12 min

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

What is the weather like in Somerset?

Somerset has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 18.9 inches (480 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Somerset 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 Somerset

The closest live webcam is Siskiyou County: Mt Hebron, 7.6 miles SW of Somerset.

Siskiyou County: Mt Hebronunknown · 7.6 mi SWOn Windy
US-97 · Mt HebronUS-97 · Macdoel · 7.6 mi SW
Siskiyou County: US97 California at Mt. Hebronunknown · 7.6 mi SWOn Windy
Dorris › North: Ag StationDorris · 8.1 mi NEOn Windy
US-97 · Dorris Ag StationUS-97 North · Dorris · 8.1 mi NE
DorrisDorris · 9.3 mi NEOn Windy
US-97 · DorrisUS-97 · Dorris · 9.3 mi NE
Grass LakeGrass Lake · 18.4 mi SWOn Windy
Grass Lake: US97 California atGrass Lake · 18.4 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Somerset

Where is Somerset, CA?

Somerset is an unincorporated community in Siskiyou County, California, 2.0 miles SW of Macdoel.

What county is Somerset in?

Somerset is in Siskiyou County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Somerset, CA?

The ZIP code for Somerset is 96023.

What is the nearest town to Somerset?

Macdoel, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Somerset?

Yes. The closest is Siskiyou County: Mt Hebron, 7.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Somerset?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Somerset?

December, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Somerset?

About 18.9 inches (480 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Somerset?

Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Somerset?

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

What climate does Somerset have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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