Tionesta, CA

Unincorporated community in Modoc County, California

Tionesta is a small unincorporated community in Modoc County, California. It is 16.9 miles N of Newell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96134.

Tionesta at a glance

State
California
County
Modoc County
ZIP code
96134
Nearest town
Newell (16.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
41.6461, -121.3269

Weather in Tionesta now

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Tionesta weather by the hour

Tionesta weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tionesta

What is the weather usually like in Tionesta?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°54°73°91°43°23°Jan46°24°Feb51°28°Mar57°31°Apr66°38°May76°44°Jun86°53°Jul85°51°Aug78°45°Sep65°36°Oct50°27°Nov41°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan2.1"Feb1.9"Mar1.3"Apr1.4"May1.0"Jun0.4"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep0.9"Oct1.5"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Tionesta: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAVA BEDS NAT MON, CA US (USC00044838), adjusted for the elevation of Tionesta.

Tionesta weather month by month

January
43° 23°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
February
46° 24°F
2.1 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.3 in of snow
March
51° 28°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
April
57° 31°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
May
66° 38°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
June
76° 44°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
86° 53°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
85° 51°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
78° 45°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 36°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
50° 27°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
December
41° 22°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 7.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Tionesta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:01 PM9 h 33 min
February6:58 AM5:40 PM10 h 41 min
March7:14 AM7:13 PM11 h 58 min
April6:23 AM7:47 PM13 h 24 min
May5:43 AM8:19 PM14 h 35 min
June5:28 AM8:43 PM15 h 14 min
July5:42 AM8:39 PM14 h 56 min
August6:12 AM8:06 PM13 h 53 min
September6:44 AM7:16 PM12 h 31 min
October7:16 AM6:25 PM11 h 9 min
November6:53 AM4:46 PM9 h 53 min
December7:23 AM4:37 PM9 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in Tionesta?

Tionesta has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 14.2 inches (361 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Tionesta 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 Tionesta

The closest live webcam is Meares: Perez, 6.8 miles SE of Tionesta.

Meares: PerezMeares · 6.8 mi SEOn Windy
SR-139 · PerezSR-139 · Perez Agriculture Inspection Facility · 6.8 mi SE
Dorris › North: Ag StationDorris · 37.4 mi NWOn Windy
US-97 · Dorris Ag StationUS-97 North · Dorris · 37.4 mi NW
DorrisDorris · 37.5 mi NWOn Windy
US-97 · DorrisUS-97 · Dorris · 37.5 mi NW

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

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Questions about Tionesta

Where is Tionesta, CA?

Tionesta is an unincorporated community in Modoc County, California, 16.9 miles N of Newell.

What county is Tionesta in?

Tionesta is in Modoc County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Tionesta, CA?

The ZIP code for Tionesta is 96134.

What is the nearest town to Tionesta?

Newell, 16.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tionesta?

Yes. The closest is Meares: Perez, 6.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tionesta?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Tionesta?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Tionesta?

About 14.2 inches (361 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Tionesta?

Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Tionesta?

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

What climate does Tionesta have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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