Tamarack, CA
Unincorporated community in Alpine County, California
Tamarack is a small unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is 2.6 miles NE of Bear Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95646.
Tamarack at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Alpine County
- ZIP code
- 95646
- Nearest town
- Bear Valley (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.4389, -120.0750
Weather in Tamarack now
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Tamarack weather by the hour
Tamarack weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tamarack.
This week in Tamarack
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tamarack
What is the weather usually like in Tamarack?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 55.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,410 mm
- 104.8 insnowfall per year · 266 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tamarack: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CALAVERAS BIG TREES, CA US (USC00041277), adjusted for the elevation of Tamarack.
Tamarack weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tamarack through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:09 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Tamarack?
Tamarack has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 105 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tamarack is June to September. 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 Tamarack
The closest live webcam is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 23.4 miles NE of Tamarack.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Tamarack.
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Questions about Tamarack
Where is Tamarack, CA?
Tamarack is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California, 2.6 miles NE of Bear Valley.
What county is Tamarack in?
Tamarack is in Alpine County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Tamarack, CA?
The ZIP code for Tamarack is 95646.
What is the nearest town to Tamarack?
Bear Valley, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tamarack?
Yes. The closest is Markleeville: Hawkins Peak, 23.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tamarack?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Tamarack?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Tamarack?
About 55.5 inches (1,410 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Tamarack?
Yes, about 105 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tamarack?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tamarack have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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