Southside Highlands, CA
Unincorporated community in Nevada County, California
Southside Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Nevada County, California. It is 4.7 miles NE of Truckee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96161.
Southside Highlands at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 96161
- Nearest town
- Truckee (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3158, -120.2694
Weather in Southside Highlands now
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Southside Highlands weather by the hour
Southside Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southside Highlands.
This week in Southside Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southside Highlands
What is the weather usually like in Southside Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 182.9 insnowfall per year · 465 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southside Highlands: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONNER MEM SP, CA US (USC00042467), adjusted for the elevation of Southside Highlands.
Southside Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southside Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Southside Highlands?
Southside Highlands has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 183 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Southside Highlands 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 Southside Highlands
The closest live webcam is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Donner Lake, 1.3 miles NW of Southside Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Southside Highlands.
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Questions about Southside Highlands
Where is Southside Highlands, CA?
Southside Highlands is an unincorporated community in Nevada County, California, 4.7 miles NE of Truckee.
What county is Southside Highlands in?
Southside Highlands is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Southside Highlands, CA?
The ZIP code for Southside Highlands is 96161.
What is the nearest town to Southside Highlands?
Truckee, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southside Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Donner Lake, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southside Highlands?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Southside Highlands?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Southside Highlands?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Southside Highlands?
Yes, about 183 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Southside Highlands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southside Highlands have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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