South Fork, CA

Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California

South Fork is a small unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California. It is 4.1 miles W of Fort Bragg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95437.

South Fork at a glance

State
California
County
Mendocino County
ZIP code
95437
Nearest town
Fort Bragg (4.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.4261, -123.7261

Weather in South Fork now

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South Fork weather by the hour

South Fork weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in South Fork

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Fork

What is the weather usually like in South Fork?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°44°53°61°70°52°40°Jan54°40°Feb55°41°Mar57°42°Apr60°45°May63°47°Jun65°49°Jul65°50°Aug65°49°Sep62°46°Oct56°43°Nov51°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.7"Jan7.3"Feb6.4"Mar3.6"Apr1.6"May0.7"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.3"Sep2.3"Oct4.6"Nov8.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT BRAGG 5 N, CA US (USC00043161), adjusted for the elevation of South Fork.

South Fork weather month by month

January
52° 40°F
7.7 in of rain · 12 wet days
February
54° 40°F
7.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
55° 41°F
6.4 in of rain · 11 wet days
April
57° 42°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
60° 45°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
63° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
65° 49°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
65° 50°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
65° 49°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 46°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
56° 43°F
4.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
December
51° 40°F
8.7 in of rain · 13 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:17 PM9 h 45 min
February7:04 AM5:53 PM10 h 48 min
March7:24 AM7:23 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:54 PM13 h 18 min
May5:59 AM8:23 PM14 h 24 min
June5:45 AM8:45 PM14 h 59 min
July5:59 AM8:42 PM14 h 43 min
August6:26 AM8:12 PM13 h 45 min
September6:55 AM7:24 PM12 h 29 min
October7:23 AM6:37 PM11 h 13 min
November6:57 AM5:01 PM10 h 3 min
December7:26 AM4:53 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in South Fork?

South Fork has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).

It gets about 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit South Fork 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 South Fork

The closest live webcam is Fort Bragg: SR-1: Cypress (North), 4.3 miles W of South Fork.

Fort Bragg: SR-1: Cypress (North)Fort Bragg · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
SR-1 · Cypress (North)SR-1 · Fort Bragg · 4.3 mi W
Fort Bragg: SR-1: Chestnut (South)Fort Bragg · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
SR-1 · Chestnut (South)SR-1 · Fort Bragg · 4.3 mi W
Fort Bragg: SR-1: Ocean View (South)Fort Bragg · 4.4 mi WOn Windy
SR-1 · Ocean View (South)SR-1 · Fort Bragg · 4.4 mi W
Fort Bragg › East: SR-20 : At SR-1 - Looking East (C020)Fort Bragg · 4.4 mi WOn Windy
Fort Bragg: SR-1: 20 JCT (North)Fort Bragg · 4.4 mi WOn Windy
SR-20 · At SR-1 - Looking East (C020)SR-20 East · Fort Bragg · 4.4 mi W

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

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Questions about South Fork

Where is South Fork, CA?

South Fork is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, 4.1 miles W of Fort Bragg.

What county is South Fork in?

South Fork is in Mendocino County, California.

What is the ZIP code of South Fork, CA?

The ZIP code for South Fork is 95437.

What is the nearest town to South Fork?

Fort Bragg, 4.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Fork?

Yes. The closest is Fort Bragg: SR-1: Cypress (North), 4.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Fork?

August, with an average high of 65°F (18°C).

What is the coldest month in South Fork?

December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in South Fork?

About 43.2 inches (1,096 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in South Fork?

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

When is the best time to visit South Fork?

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

What climate does South Fork have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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