Spruce, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California

Spruce is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California. It is 0.7 miles NW of Kingvale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95728.

Spruce at a glance

State
California
County
Nevada County
ZIP code
95728
Nearest town
Kingvale (0.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.3158, -120.4275

Weather in Spruce now

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Spruce weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spruce

What is the weather usually like in Spruce?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°50°68°87°41°17°Jan43°18°Feb48°22°Mar53°26°Apr63°33°May73°38°Jun82°44°Jul81°42°Aug74°36°Sep63°29°Oct49°23°Nov39°17°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.7"Jan6.6"Feb6.2"Mar2.7"Apr2.1"May0.7"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.5"Sep2.2"Oct3.6"Nov6.9"Dec

Best time to visit Spruce: 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 Spruce.

Spruce weather month by month

January
41° 17°F
6.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 40.0 in of snow
February
43° 18°F
6.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 37.7 in of snow
March
48° 22°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 32.9 in of snow
April
53° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 15.4 in of snow
May
63° 33°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
June
73° 38°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
July
82° 44°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
81° 42°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
74° 36°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
63° 29°F
2.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
November
49° 23°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 10.1 in of snow
December
39° 17°F
6.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 40.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spruce through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:18 AM5:04 PM9 h 46 min
February6:51 AM5:40 PM10 h 48 min
March7:11 AM7:10 PM11 h 59 min
April6:22 AM7:40 PM13 h 18 min
May5:46 AM8:09 PM14 h 23 min
June5:32 AM8:31 PM14 h 58 min
July5:46 AM8:29 PM14 h 42 min
August6:13 AM7:58 PM13 h 45 min
September6:41 AM7:11 PM12 h 29 min
October7:10 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
November6:44 AM4:48 PM10 h 4 min
December7:12 AM4:41 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Spruce?

Spruce 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 Spruce 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 Spruce

The closest live webcam is Kingvale › West: Hwy 80 at - WB, 0.6 miles W of Spruce.

Kingvale › West: Hwy 80 at - WBKingvale · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale WBI-80 West · Soda Springs · 0.6 mi W
Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2Troy · 1.2 mi WOn Windy
Troy › East: Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 1Troy · 1.2 mi WOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 2I-80 East · Soda Springs · 1.2 mi W
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Kingvale EB 1I-80 East · Soda Springs · 1.2 mi W
Soda Springs › East: Hwy 80 at - EBSoda Springs · 2.1 mi EOn Windy
I-80 · Hwy 80 at Soda Springs EBI-80 East · Soda Springs · 2.1 mi E
Norden › East: Hwy 80 at Castle PeakNorden · 4.1 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Spruce

Where is Spruce, CA?

Spruce is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California, 0.7 miles NW of Kingvale.

What county is Spruce in?

Spruce is in Nevada County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Spruce, CA?

The ZIP code for Spruce is 95728.

What is the nearest town to Spruce?

Kingvale, 0.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spruce?

Yes. The closest is Kingvale › West: Hwy 80 at - WB, 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spruce?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Spruce?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Spruce?

About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Spruce?

Yes, about 183 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spruce?

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

What climate does Spruce have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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