Strand, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California

Strand is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California. It is 3.4 miles N of Rosedale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93314.

Strand at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93314
Nearest town
Rosedale (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.3406, -119.2203

Weather in Strand now

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Strand weather by the hour

Strand weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Strand

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Strand

What is the weather usually like in Strand?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°47°66°84°102°58°37°Jan64°39°Feb70°43°Mar75°46°Apr83°52°May92°58°Jun96°63°Jul97°62°Aug91°57°Sep80°47°Oct67°39°Nov60°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.4"Feb1.4"Mar0.7"Apr0.3"May0.1"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep0.3"Oct0.7"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Strand: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAFTER 6E, CA US (USC00048122), adjusted for the elevation of Strand.

Strand weather month by month

January
58° 37°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
64° 39°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
70° 43°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
75° 46°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
83° 52°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
92° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
96° 63°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
97° 62°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
91° 57°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
80° 47°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
67° 39°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
60° 34°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Strand through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:09 PM10 h 5 min
February6:41 AM5:40 PM10 h 59 min
March7:05 AM7:05 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:31 PM13 h 8 min
May5:50 AM7:55 PM14 h 4 min
June5:40 AM8:14 PM14 h 34 min
July5:52 AM8:13 PM14 h 21 min
August6:15 AM7:47 PM13 h 31 min
September6:38 AM7:05 PM12 h 26 min
October7:02 AM6:23 PM11 h 20 min
November6:31 AM4:52 PM10 h 21 min
December6:57 AM4:47 PM9 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Strand?

Strand has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 7.7 inches (195 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Strand is March to May and 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 Strand

The closest live webcam is Rosedale › South: KER-5-N/O RTE 43, 4.0 miles W of Strand.

Rosedale › South: KER-5-N/O RTE 43Rosedale · 4.0 mi WOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-N/O RTE 43I-5 South · Tupman · 4.0 mi W
Bakersfield › North: KER-5-N/O RTE 119Bakersfield · 4.8 mi SOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-N/O RTE 119I-5 North · Bakersfield · 4.8 mi S
Rosedale › North: KER-5-S/O RTE 58Rosedale · 7.5 mi WOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-S/O RTE 58I-5 North · Bakersfield · 7.5 mi W
Bakersfield › West: KER-58-AT MOHAWK STBakersfield · 9.0 mi EOn Windy
SR-58 · KER-58-AT MOHAWK STSR-58 West · Bakersfield · 9.0 mi E
Bakersfield › North: KER-99-S/O MING AVEBakersfield · 10.2 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Strand

Where is Strand, CA?

Strand is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California, 3.4 miles N of Rosedale.

What county is Strand in?

Strand is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Strand, CA?

The ZIP code for Strand is 93314.

What is the nearest town to Strand?

Rosedale, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Strand?

Yes. The closest is Rosedale › South: KER-5-N/O RTE 43, 4.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Strand?

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

What is the coldest month in Strand?

December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Strand?

About 7.7 inches (195 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Strand?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Strand?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Strand have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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