Wheeler Ridge, CA

Unincorporated community in Kern County, California

Wheeler Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 4.3 miles N of Mettler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93203.

Wheeler Ridge at a glance

State
California
County
Kern County
ZIP code
93203
Nearest town
Mettler (4.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
35.0044, -118.9486

Weather in Wheeler Ridge now

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Wheeler Ridge weather by the hour

Wheeler Ridge weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Wheeler Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wheeler Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Wheeler Ridge?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°48°63°78°93°52°39°Jan53°38°Feb57°41°Mar62°43°Apr70°49°May80°58°Jun88°65°Jul88°65°Aug83°61°Sep71°53°Oct60°44°Nov52°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.5"Jan3.7"Feb2.0"Mar0.8"Apr0.4"May0.1"Jun0.1"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.8"Nov2.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SANDBERG, CA US (USW00023187), adjusted for the elevation of Wheeler Ridge.

Wheeler Ridge weather month by month

January
52° 39°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
53° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
57° 41°F
2.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
62° 43°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
70° 49°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
80° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
88° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
88° 65°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
83° 61°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
71° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
60° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
52° 38°F
2.1 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Wheeler Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:08 PM10 h 7 min
February6:39 AM5:39 PM10 h 59 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM12 h 0 min
April6:21 AM7:29 PM13 h 7 min
May5:50 AM7:53 PM14 h 3 min
June5:39 AM8:12 PM14 h 32 min
July5:52 AM8:11 PM14 h 19 min
August6:14 AM7:45 PM13 h 30 min
September6:37 AM7:04 PM12 h 26 min
October7:00 AM6:22 PM11 h 21 min
November6:29 AM4:51 PM10 h 22 min
December6:55 AM4:47 PM9 h 51 min

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

What is the weather like in Wheeler Ridge?

Wheeler Ridge has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 13.1 inches (334 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Wheeler Ridge 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 Wheeler Ridge

The closest live webcam is Wheeler Ridge › North: KER-5-AT RTE 99, 1.0 miles N of Wheeler Ridge.

Wheeler Ridge › North: KER-5-AT RTE 99Wheeler Ridge · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-AT RTE 99I-5 North · Bakersfield · 1.0 mi N
Grapevine › South: KER-5-AT - UCGrapevine · 4.6 mi SOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-AT GRAPEVINE UCI-5 South · Lebec · 4.6 mi S
Grapevine › North: KER-5-AT TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP(MEDIAN)Grapevine · 5.9 mi SOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-AT TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP(MEDIAN)I-5 North · Lebec · 5.9 mi S
Grapevine › North: KER-5-AT TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP (SHOULDER)Grapevine · 6.5 mi SOn Windy
I-5 · KER-5-AT TRUCK ESCAPE RAMP (SHOULDER)I-5 North · Lebec · 6.5 mi S
Arvin › North: KER-99-AT UNION AVEArvin · 11.9 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Wheeler Ridge

Where is Wheeler Ridge, CA?

Wheeler Ridge is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 4.3 miles N of Mettler.

What county is Wheeler Ridge in?

Wheeler Ridge is in Kern County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Wheeler Ridge, CA?

The ZIP code for Wheeler Ridge is 93203.

What is the nearest town to Wheeler Ridge?

Mettler, 4.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wheeler Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Wheeler Ridge › North: KER-5-AT RTE 99, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wheeler Ridge?

August, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Wheeler Ridge?

December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Wheeler Ridge?

About 13.1 inches (334 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Wheeler Ridge?

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

When is the best time to visit Wheeler Ridge?

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

What climate does Wheeler Ridge have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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