Swanton, CA

Unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California

Swanton is a small unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California. It is 3.8 miles SE of Davenport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95017.

Swanton at a glance

State
California
County
Santa Cruz County
ZIP code
95017
Nearest town
Davenport (3.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.0642, -122.2264

Weather in Swanton now

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Swanton weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swanton

What is the weather usually like in Swanton?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°63°79°94°65°37°Jan67°39°Feb71°40°Mar75°42°Apr80°46°May85°49°Jun88°51°Jul89°51°Aug89°49°Sep83°44°Oct71°40°Nov64°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.4"Jan9.7"Feb7.0"Mar3.3"Apr1.2"May0.2"Jun0.0"Jul0.0"Aug0.1"Sep2.2"Oct5.0"Nov10.4"Dec

Best time to visit Swanton: April to June and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BEN LOMOND #4, CA US (USC00040673), adjusted for the elevation of Swanton.

Swanton weather month by month

January
65° 37°F
10.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
67° 39°F
9.7 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
71° 40°F
7.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
75° 42°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
80° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
85° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
88° 51°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
89° 51°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
89° 49°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
83° 44°F
2.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
71° 40°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
64° 37°F
10.4 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Swanton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:17 PM9 h 57 min
February6:55 AM5:50 PM10 h 54 min
March7:17 AM7:17 PM11 h 59 min
April6:32 AM7:45 PM13 h 12 min
May5:58 AM8:11 PM14 h 12 min
June5:47 AM8:31 PM14 h 44 min
July5:59 AM8:30 PM14 h 30 min
August6:24 AM8:02 PM13 h 37 min
September6:50 AM7:17 PM12 h 27 min
October7:15 AM6:33 PM11 h 17 min
November6:46 AM5:00 PM10 h 13 min
December7:13 AM4:54 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Swanton?

Swanton has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Swanton is April to June 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 Swanton

The closest live webcam is Scotts Valley › South, 10.7 miles E of Swanton.

Scotts Valley › SouthScotts Valley · 10.7 mi EOn Windy
SR-17 · Just South Of Granite Creek OvercrossSR-17 South · Scotts Valley · 11.8 mi E
Santa Cruz: Eastside › South: SR-1 : Ocean StreetSanta Cruz · 12.4 mi SEOn Windy
SR-1 · Ocean StreetSR-1 South · Santa Cruz · 12.4 mi SE
Santa Cruz: Eastside › North: SR-17 : FishhookSanta Cruz · 12.4 mi SEOn Windy
SR-17 · FishhookSR-17 North · Santa Cruz · 12.4 mi SE
Santa Cruz: Eastside › North: SR-1 : Emeline AvenueSanta Cruz · 12.5 mi SEOn Windy
SR-1 · Emeline AvenueSR-1 North · Santa Cruz · 12.5 mi SE
Santa Cruz: Downtown › East: Main BeachSanta Cruz · 13.2 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Swanton

Where is Swanton, CA?

Swanton is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, 3.8 miles SE of Davenport.

What county is Swanton in?

Swanton is in Santa Cruz County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Swanton, CA?

The ZIP code for Swanton is 95017.

What is the nearest town to Swanton?

Davenport, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swanton?

Yes. The closest is Scotts Valley › South, 10.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swanton?

August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Swanton?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Swanton?

About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Swanton?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Swanton?

April to June and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Swanton have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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