South Fork, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California

South Fork is a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California. It is 2.6 miles W of Kelly Ridge, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95966.

South Fork at a glance

State
California
County
Butte County
ZIP code
95966
Nearest town
Kelly Ridge (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.5408, -121.4194

Weather in South Fork now

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South Fork weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Fork

What is the weather usually like in South Fork?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°52°69°85°102°58°40°Jan62°42°Feb67°46°Mar74°48°Apr82°54°May91°59°Jun97°63°Jul96°61°Aug90°57°Sep79°51°Oct66°45°Nov58°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan5.6"Feb4.7"Mar2.2"Apr1.4"May0.6"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.4"Sep1.3"Oct2.9"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit South Fork: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OROVILLE, CA US (USC00046521), adjusted for the elevation of South Fork.

South Fork weather month by month

January
58° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
62° 42°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
67° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 48°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
82° 54°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
91° 59°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
97° 63°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
96° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 57°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
79° 51°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
66° 45°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
58° 40°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in South Fork through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:07 PM9 h 45 min
February6:55 AM5:43 PM10 h 47 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:26 AM7:44 PM13 h 18 min
May5:49 AM8:14 PM14 h 24 min
June5:36 AM8:36 PM15 h 0 min
July5:49 AM8:33 PM14 h 44 min
August6:17 AM8:03 PM13 h 45 min
September6:45 AM7:15 PM12 h 29 min
October7:14 AM6:27 PM11 h 13 min
November6:48 AM4:51 PM10 h 3 min
December7:17 AM4:44 PM9 h 26 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 hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).

It gets about 30.6 inches (776 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit South Fork is April–May and September–October. 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 Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 14.7 miles W of South Fork.

Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162Oroville Junction · 14.7 mi WOn Windy
SR-99 · Hwy 99 at Hwy 162SR-99 North · Oroville · 14.7 mi W
Robinsons Corner: Hwy 70 WO Cox LnRobinsons Corner · 15.4 mi SWOn Windy
SR-70 · Hwy 70 WO Cox LnSR-70 · Oroville · 15.4 mi SW
Paradise › South-west: Deer Creek HighwayParadise · 18.2 mi NWOn Windy
Chico: Hwy 99 at NealChico · 19.0 mi NWOn Windy
SR-99 · Hwy 99 at NealSR-99 · Durham · 19.0 mi NW
Tambo › West: Hwy 70 at RamirezTambo · 21.3 mi SWOn Windy
SR-70 · Hwy 70 at RamirezSR-70 West · Yuba City · 21.3 mi SW

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 a historical community (former settlement) in Butte County, California, 2.6 miles W of Kelly Ridge.

What county is South Fork in?

South Fork is in Butte County, California.

What is the ZIP code of South Fork, CA?

The ZIP code for South Fork is 95966.

What is the nearest town to South Fork?

Kelly Ridge, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Fork?

Yes. The closest is Oroville Junction › North: Hwy 99 at Hwy 162, 14.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Fork?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in South Fork?

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

How much does it rain in South Fork?

About 30.6 inches (776 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

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?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does South Fork have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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