The Forks, CA

Unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California

The Forks is a small unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California. It is 3.0 miles N of Calpella, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95482.

The Forks at a glance

State
California
County
Mendocino County
ZIP code
95482
Nearest town
Calpella (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
39.1911, -123.2067

Weather in The Forks now

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The Forks weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Forks

What is the weather usually like in The Forks?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°64°80°96°57°37°Jan60°38°Feb65°40°Mar70°42°Apr76°47°May83°52°Jun91°56°Jul91°54°Aug87°51°Sep77°46°Oct63°40°Nov56°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.4"Jan7.0"Feb5.3"Mar2.8"Apr1.7"May0.4"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.2"Sep1.9"Oct4.1"Nov8.0"Dec

Best time to visit The Forks: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station UKIAH, CA US (USC00049122), adjusted for the elevation of The Forks.

The Forks weather month by month

January
57° 37°F
7.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
60° 38°F
7.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
65° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
70° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 47°F
1.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
83° 52°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
91° 56°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
91° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
87° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
77° 46°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
63° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
56° 36°F
8.0 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in The Forks through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:15 PM9 h 46 min
February7:02 AM5:51 PM10 h 48 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:51 PM13 h 17 min
May5:57 AM8:20 PM14 h 23 min
June5:44 AM8:42 PM14 h 57 min
July5:57 AM8:39 PM14 h 42 min
August6:24 AM8:09 PM13 h 44 min
September6:53 AM7:22 PM12 h 29 min
October7:21 AM6:35 PM11 h 13 min
November6:55 AM4:59 PM10 h 4 min
December7:23 AM4:52 PM9 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in The Forks?

The Forks has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 38.9 inches (988 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit The Forks is May–June 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 The Forks

The closest live webcam is Presswood › North: US-101 : Ukiah - State Street - Looking North (C026), 1.3 miles S of The Forks.

Presswood › North: US-101 : Ukiah - State Street - Looking North (C026)unknown · 1.3 mi SOn Windy
Presswood › North: US-101 : Ukiah - State Street - Looking South (C026)unknown · 1.3 mi SOn Windy
US-101 · Ukiah / State Street - Looking North (C026)US-101 North · Ukiah · 1.3 mi S
US-101 · Ukiah / State Street - Looking South (C026)US-101 North · Ukiah · 1.3 mi S
Calpella › North: US-101 : South Of SR-20 - Looking South (C002)Calpella · 2.3 mi NOn Windy
US-101 · South Of SR-20 - Looking North (C002)US-101 North · Ukiah · 2.3 mi N
US-101 · South Of SR-20 - Looking South (C002)US-101 North · Ukiah · 2.3 mi N
Calpella › West: SR-20 : East Of US-101 - Looking East (C006)Calpella · 3.9 mi NEOn Windy
Calpella › West: SR-20 : East Of US-101 - Looking West (C006)Calpella · 3.9 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about The Forks

Where is The Forks, CA?

The Forks is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, 3.0 miles N of Calpella.

What county is The Forks in?

The Forks is in Mendocino County, California.

What is the ZIP code of The Forks, CA?

The ZIP code for The Forks is 95482.

What is the nearest town to The Forks?

Calpella, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Forks?

Yes. The closest is Presswood › North: US-101 : Ukiah - State Street - Looking North (C026), 1.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Forks?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in The Forks?

December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in The Forks?

About 38.9 inches (988 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in The Forks?

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

When is the best time to visit The Forks?

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

What climate does The Forks have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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