South Lake, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
South Lake is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 2.2 miles W of Mountain Mesa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93283.
South Lake at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93283
- Nearest town
- Mountain Mesa (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.6369, -118.3661
Weather in South Lake now
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South Lake weather by the hour
South Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Lake.
This week in South Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Lake
What is the weather usually like in South Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 11.8 inprecipitation per year · 301 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Lake: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station S LAKE FS, CA US (USC00048407), adjusted for the elevation of South Lake.
South Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:35 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in South Lake?
South Lake has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 11.8 inches (301 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit South Lake is April–May and October–November. 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 Lake
The closest live webcam is Kern, 5.1 miles NW of South Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from South Lake.
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Questions about South Lake
Where is South Lake, CA?
South Lake is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 2.2 miles W of Mountain Mesa.
What county is South Lake in?
South Lake is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of South Lake, CA?
The ZIP code for South Lake is 93283.
What is the nearest town to South Lake?
Mountain Mesa, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Lake?
Yes. The closest is Kern, 5.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Lake?
July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in South Lake?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in South Lake?
About 11.8 inches (301 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in South Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Lake?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Lake have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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