Sykes, CA

Unincorporated community in Tulare County, California

Sykes is a small unincorporated community in Tulare County, California. It is 8.6 miles W of Kennedy Meadows, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93527.

Sykes at a glance

State
California
County
Tulare County
ZIP code
93527
Nearest town
Kennedy Meadows (8.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
36.0367, -117.9594

Weather in Sykes now

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Sykes weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sykes

What is the weather usually like in Sykes?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°41°60°80°99°51°27°Jan55°29°Feb62°34°Mar69°39°Apr78°47°May89°56°Jun94°62°Jul93°61°Aug87°54°Sep74°43°Oct60°33°Nov50°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan1.5"Feb0.8"Mar0.2"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.2"Sep0.3"Oct0.3"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Sykes: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAIWEE, CA US (USC00043710), adjusted for the elevation of Sykes.

Sykes weather month by month

January
51° 27°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
55° 29°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
62° 34°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
69° 39°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
78° 47°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
89° 56°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
94° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
93° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
87° 54°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
74° 43°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
60° 33°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
50° 26°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sykes through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM5:02 PM10 h 2 min
February6:37 AM5:34 PM10 h 57 min
March7:00 AM7:00 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:26 PM13 h 10 min
May5:44 AM7:52 PM14 h 8 min
June5:33 AM8:11 PM14 h 38 min
July5:45 AM8:10 PM14 h 24 min
August6:09 AM7:43 PM13 h 34 min
September6:33 AM7:00 PM12 h 27 min
October6:57 AM6:17 PM11 h 19 min
November6:27 AM4:45 PM10 h 18 min
December6:53 AM4:40 PM9 h 46 min

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

What is the weather like in Sykes?

Sykes has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 6.2 inches (157 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Sykes is April–May 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 Sykes

The closest live webcam is Coso Junction › North: US-395 : Coso Rest Area, 1.0 miles NE of Sykes.

Coso Junction › North: US-395 : Coso Rest Areaunknown · 1.0 mi NEOn Windy
US-395 · Coso Rest AreaUS-395 North · Olancha · 1.0 mi NE
Inyokern › South: US-395 : North of SR-14 1Inyokern · 22.2 mi SOn Windy
Inyokern › South: US-395 : North of SR-14 2Inyokern · 22.2 mi SOn Windy
Inyokern › South: US-395 : North of SR-14 4Inyokern · 22.2 mi SOn Windy
Inyokern › South: US-395 : North of SR-14 3Inyokern · 22.2 mi SOn Windy
US-395 · North of SR-14 1US-395 South · Inyokern · 22.2 mi S
US-395 · North of SR-14 2US-395 South · Inyokern · 22.2 mi S
US-395 · North of SR-14 4US-395 South · Inyokern · 22.2 mi S

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

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Questions about Sykes

Where is Sykes, CA?

Sykes is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, 8.6 miles W of Kennedy Meadows.

What county is Sykes in?

Sykes is in Tulare County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Sykes, CA?

The ZIP code for Sykes is 93527.

What is the nearest town to Sykes?

Kennedy Meadows, 8.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sykes?

Yes. The closest is Coso Junction › North: US-395 : Coso Rest Area, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sykes?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sykes?

December, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Sykes?

About 6.2 inches (157 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Sykes?

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

When is the best time to visit Sykes?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sykes have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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