Vanguard, CA
Unincorporated community in Kings County, California
Vanguard is a small unincorporated community in Kings County, California. It is 3.0 miles E of Lemoore Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93246.
Vanguard at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kings County
- ZIP code
- 93246
- Nearest town
- Lemoore Station (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.2553, -119.9581
Weather in Vanguard now
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Vanguard weather by the hour
Vanguard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vanguard.
This week in Vanguard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vanguard
What is the weather usually like in Vanguard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 7.2 inprecipitation per year · 183 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vanguard: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEMOORE REEVES NAS, CA US (USW00023110), adjusted for the elevation of Vanguard.
Vanguard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vanguard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Vanguard?
Vanguard has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 7.2 inches (183 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Vanguard is March to May and 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 Vanguard
The closest live webcam is Lemoore: KIN-41-AT RTE 198, 8.6 miles E of Vanguard.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Vanguard.
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Questions about Vanguard
Where is Vanguard, CA?
Vanguard is an unincorporated community in Kings County, California, 3.0 miles E of Lemoore Station.
What county is Vanguard in?
Vanguard is in Kings County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Vanguard, CA?
The ZIP code for Vanguard is 93246.
What is the nearest town to Vanguard?
Lemoore Station, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vanguard?
Yes. The closest is Lemoore: KIN-41-AT RTE 198, 8.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vanguard?
July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Vanguard?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Vanguard?
About 7.2 inches (183 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Vanguard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Vanguard?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vanguard have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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