Sorensens, CA

Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California

Sorensens is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 5.1 miles E of Alpine Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96120.

Sorensens at a glance

State
California
County
Alpine County
ZIP code
96120
Nearest town
Alpine Village (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.7744, -119.9019

Weather in Sorensens now

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Sorensens weather by the hour

Sorensens weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sorensens

What is the weather usually like in Sorensens?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°31°49°67°85°43°18°Jan43°19°Feb48°24°Mar53°28°Apr62°33°May72°38°Jun80°42°Jul80°41°Aug73°35°Sep62°29°Oct51°23°Nov43°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.8"Jan3.8"Feb2.9"Mar1.3"Apr1.3"May0.6"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep1.4"Oct1.9"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US (USW00093230), adjusted for the elevation of Sorensens.

Sorensens weather month by month

January
43° 18°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
43° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
48° 24°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
53° 28°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
62° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
72° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
80° 42°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
80° 41°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
73° 35°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
51° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
43° 18°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sorensens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:03 PM9 h 49 min
February6:48 AM5:38 PM10 h 49 min
March7:08 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:21 AM7:37 PM13 h 16 min
May5:45 AM8:06 PM14 h 21 min
June5:32 AM8:27 PM14 h 55 min
July5:45 AM8:25 PM14 h 39 min
August6:12 AM7:55 PM13 h 43 min
September6:40 AM7:09 PM12 h 29 min
October7:07 AM6:22 PM11 h 14 min
November6:40 AM4:47 PM10 h 6 min
December7:09 AM4:40 PM9 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Sorensens?

Sorensens has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 20.5 inches (520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Sorensens 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 Sorensens

The closest live webcam is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 3.0 miles SE of Sorensens.

Markleeville: Hawkins PeakMarkleeville · 3.0 mi SEOn Windy
Little Norway › East: Hwy 50 at Echo SummitLittle Norway · 7.4 mi WOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Echo SummitUS-50 East · South Lake Tahoe · 7.4 mi W
Meyers: Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_1Meyers · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
US-50 · Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_1US-50 · South Lake Tahoe · 8.3 mi NW
Meyers: Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_2Meyers · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
US-50 · Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_2US-50 · South Lake Tahoe · 8.3 mi NW
South Lake Tahoe › West: Hwy 50 at MeyersSouth Lake Tahoe · 8.4 mi NWOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at MeyersUS-50 West · Meyers · 8.4 mi NW

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

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Questions about Sorensens

Where is Sorensens, CA?

Sorensens is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 5.1 miles E of Alpine Village.

What county is Sorensens in?

Sorensens is in Alpine County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Sorensens, CA?

The ZIP code for Sorensens is 96120.

What is the nearest town to Sorensens?

Alpine Village, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sorensens?

Yes. The closest is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 3.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sorensens?

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

What is the coldest month in Sorensens?

December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Sorensens?

About 20.5 inches (520 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Sorensens?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Sorensens?

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

What climate does Sorensens have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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