Swansea, CA

Unincorporated community in Inyo County, California

Swansea is a small unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is 3.1 miles SE of Keeler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93530.

Swansea at a glance

State
California
County
Inyo County
ZIP code
93530
Nearest town
Keeler (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
36.5247, -117.9031

Weather in Swansea now

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Swansea weather by the hour

Swansea weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Swansea

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swansea

What is the weather usually like in Swansea?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°45°66°86°107°58°30°Jan61°33°Feb69°39°Mar76°44°Apr85°53°May96°62°Jun102°67°Jul101°65°Aug93°58°Sep81°48°Oct67°36°Nov57°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan0.9"Feb0.7"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.2"Oct0.5"Nov0.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDEPENDENCE, CA US (USC00044232), adjusted for the elevation of Swansea.

Swansea weather month by month

January
58° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
61° 33°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
69° 39°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
76° 44°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
May
85° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
96° 62°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
102° 67°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
101° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
93° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
81° 48°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
67° 36°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
57° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Swansea through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:01 PM10 h 0 min
February6:37 AM5:33 PM10 h 56 min
March7:00 AM7:00 PM11 h 59 min
April6:15 AM7:27 PM13 h 11 min
May5:42 AM7:53 PM14 h 10 min
June5:31 AM8:13 PM14 h 41 min
July5:43 AM8:11 PM14 h 27 min
August6:08 AM7:43 PM13 h 35 min
September6:32 AM7:00 PM12 h 27 min
October6:57 AM6:16 PM11 h 18 min
November6:28 AM4:44 PM10 h 16 min
December6:54 AM4:38 PM9 h 43 min

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

What is the weather like in Swansea?

Swansea has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 102°F (39°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 5.4 inches (138 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Swansea 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 Swansea

The closest live webcam is Lone Pine › South: US-395, 11.0 miles NW of Swansea.

Lone Pine › South: US-395Lone Pine · 11.0 mi NWOn Windy
US-395 · Lone Pine 1US-395 South · Lone Pine · 11.0 mi NW
Coso Junction › North: US-395 : Coso Rest Areaunknown · 33.2 mi SOn Windy
US-395 · Coso Rest AreaUS-395 North · Olancha · 33.2 mi S
Hammond: Three RiversHammond · 51.4 mi WOn Windy
Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatoryunknown · 53.0 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Swansea

Where is Swansea, CA?

Swansea is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, 3.1 miles SE of Keeler.

What county is Swansea in?

Swansea is in Inyo County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Swansea, CA?

The ZIP code for Swansea is 93530.

What is the nearest town to Swansea?

Keeler, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swansea?

Yes. The closest is Lone Pine › South: US-395, 11.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swansea?

July, with an average high of 102°F (39°C).

What is the coldest month in Swansea?

December, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Swansea?

About 5.4 inches (138 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Swansea?

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

When is the best time to visit Swansea?

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

What climate does Swansea have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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