Stanford, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California
Stanford is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California. It is 5.6 miles NE of Truckee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96161.
Stanford at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Nevada County
- ZIP code
- 96161
- Nearest town
- Truckee (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.2928, -120.2667
Weather in Stanford now
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Stanford weather by the hour
Stanford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stanford.
This week in Stanford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stanford
What is the weather usually like in Stanford?
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 Stanford: 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 Stanford.
Stanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stanford 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 | 8:30 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 Stanford?
Stanford 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 Stanford 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 Stanford
The closest live webcam is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Donner Lake, 2.8 miles N of Stanford.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Stanford.
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Map of Stanford, CA
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Other communities near Stanford
- Andover0.8 mi NE
- Eder1.4 mi W
- Southside Highlands1.6 mi N
- Andover1.6 mi NE
- Donner Woods2.1 mi NW
- Gelatt2.3 mi NW
- Donner Lake Village2.4 mi NW
- Weeks Tract2.5 mi NW
- Donner Pines Tract2.8 mi NE
- Armstrong3.0 mi NE
- Donner3.8 mi NW
- Gateway4.1 mi NE
- Ponderosa Palisades4.3 mi E
- The Cedars5.3 mi SW
- Ponderosa Fairway Estates6.1 mi NE
Questions about Stanford
Where is Stanford, CA?
Stanford is a historical community (former settlement) in Nevada County, California, 5.6 miles NE of Truckee.
What county is Stanford in?
Stanford is in Nevada County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Stanford, CA?
The ZIP code for Stanford is 96161.
What is the nearest town to Stanford?
Truckee, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stanford?
Yes. The closest is Truckee › West: Hwy 80 at Donner Lake, 2.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stanford?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Stanford?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Stanford?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Stanford?
Yes, about 183 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Stanford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stanford have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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