Summit, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Summit is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 2.1 miles NW of Tehachapi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93561.
Summit at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93561
- Nearest town
- Tehachapi (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.1278, -118.4131
Weather in Summit now
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Summit weather by the hour
Summit weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Summit.
This week in Summit
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Summit
What is the weather usually like in Summit?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 31°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 324 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Summit: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TEHACHAPI 4 SE, CA US (USC00048829), adjusted for the elevation of Summit.
Summit weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Summit through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Summit?
Summit has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Summit is May–June and September–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 Summit
The closest live webcam is Tehachapi › East: SR-58 - Summit, 0.2 miles SE of Summit.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Summit.
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Questions about Summit
Where is Summit, CA?
Summit is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 2.1 miles NW of Tehachapi.
What county is Summit in?
Summit is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Summit, CA?
The ZIP code for Summit is 93561.
What is the nearest town to Summit?
Tehachapi, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Summit?
Yes. The closest is Tehachapi › East: SR-58 - Summit, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Summit?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Summit?
December, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Summit?
About 12.7 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Summit?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Summit?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Summit have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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