Tragedy Spring, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California

Tragedy Spring is a historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California. It is 5.9 miles NE of Kirkwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95646.

Tragedy Spring at a glance

State
California
County
Alpine County
ZIP code
95646
Nearest town
Kirkwood (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
38.6389, -120.1436

Weather in Tragedy Spring now

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Tragedy Spring weather by the hour

Tragedy Spring weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Tragedy Spring

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tragedy Spring

What is the weather usually like in Tragedy Spring?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

13°31°49°67°85°43°18°Jan43°19°Feb48°24°Mar53°28°Apr62°33°May72°38°Jun80°42°Jul80°41°Aug73°35°Sep62°29°Oct51°23°Nov43°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.8"Jan3.8"Feb2.9"Mar1.3"Apr1.3"May0.6"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep1.4"Oct1.9"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US (USW00093230), adjusted for the elevation of Tragedy Spring.

Tragedy Spring weather month by month

January
43° 18°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
43° 19°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
48° 24°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
53° 28°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
62° 33°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
72° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
80° 42°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
80° 41°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
73° 35°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
51° 23°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
43° 18°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tragedy Spring through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:04 PM9 h 49 min
February6:49 AM5:39 PM10 h 50 min
March7:09 AM7:08 PM11 h 59 min
April6:22 AM7:38 PM13 h 16 min
May5:46 AM8:07 PM14 h 20 min
June5:33 AM8:28 PM14 h 54 min
July5:47 AM8:26 PM14 h 38 min
August6:13 AM7:56 PM13 h 42 min
September6:41 AM7:10 PM12 h 29 min
October7:08 AM6:23 PM11 h 14 min
November6:41 AM4:48 PM10 h 7 min
December7:09 AM4:41 PM9 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Tragedy Spring?

Tragedy Spring has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).

It gets about 20.5 inches (520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Tragedy Spring 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 Tragedy Spring

The closest live webcam is Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1, 10.8 miles N of Tragedy Spring.

Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1Lower Forni · 10.8 mi NOn Windy
Lower Forni: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2Lower Forni · 10.8 mi NOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1US-50 East · Twin Bridges · 10.8 mi N
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 2US-50 · Kyburz · 10.8 mi N
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Twin BridgesUS-50 West · Twin Bridges · 11.9 mi N
Twin Bridges › West: Pyramid Creek Trailhead via Horsetail FallsTwin Bridges · 12.0 mi NOn Windy
Phillips › East: Hwy 50 at Sierra EBPhillips · 13.0 mi NOn Windy
US-50 · Hwy 50 at Sierra EBUS-50 East · Echo Lake · 13.0 mi N
Little Norway › East: Hwy 50 at Echo SummitLittle Norway · 13.5 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Tragedy Spring

Where is Tragedy Spring, CA?

Tragedy Spring is a historical community (former settlement) in Alpine County, California, 5.9 miles NE of Kirkwood.

What county is Tragedy Spring in?

Tragedy Spring is in Alpine County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Tragedy Spring, CA?

The ZIP code for Tragedy Spring is 95646.

What is the nearest town to Tragedy Spring?

Kirkwood, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tragedy Spring?

Yes. The closest is Lower Forni › East: Hwy 50 at Wrights Lake 1, 10.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tragedy Spring?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Tragedy Spring?

December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Tragedy Spring?

About 20.5 inches (520 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Tragedy Spring?

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

When is the best time to visit Tragedy Spring?

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

What climate does Tragedy Spring have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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