Surprise Station, CA
Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California
Surprise Station is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 7.5 miles SW of Daphnedale Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96101.
Surprise Station at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Modoc County
- ZIP code
- 96101
- Nearest town
- Daphnedale Park (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 41.5739, -120.4353
Weather in Surprise Station now
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Surprise Station weather by the hour
Surprise Station weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise Station.
This week in Surprise Station
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise Station
What is the weather usually like in Surprise Station?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 11.7 inprecipitation per year · 298 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise Station: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTURAS, CA US (USC00040161), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise Station.
Surprise Station weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise Station through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:19 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Surprise Station?
Surprise Station has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 11.7 inches (298 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Surprise Station is June and August to 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 Surprise Station
The closest live webcam is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 7.7 miles E of Surprise Station.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Surprise Station.
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Questions about Surprise Station
Where is Surprise Station, CA?
Surprise Station is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 7.5 miles SW of Daphnedale Park.
What county is Surprise Station in?
Surprise Station is in Modoc County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise Station, CA?
The ZIP code for Surprise Station is 96101.
What is the nearest town to Surprise Station?
Daphnedale Park, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise Station?
Yes. The closest is Modoc: Cedar Pass, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise Station?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise Station?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise Station?
About 11.7 inches (298 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Surprise Station?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Surprise Station?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise Station have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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