Whitethorn, CA
Unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California
Whitethorn is a small unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is 6.1 miles W of Shelter Cove, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95589.
Whitethorn at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Humboldt County
- ZIP code
- 95589
- Nearest town
- Shelter Cove (6.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 40.0239, -123.9419
Weather in Whitethorn now
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Whitethorn weather by the hour
Whitethorn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitethorn.
This week in Whitethorn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitethorn
What is the weather usually like in Whitethorn?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 70°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 47°F average low
- 88.2 inprecipitation per year · 2,241 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitethorn: June and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELTER COVE AVIATION, CA US (USC00048163), adjusted for the elevation of Whitethorn.
Whitethorn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitethorn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Whitethorn?
Whitethorn has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (8°C).
It gets about 88.2 inches (2,241 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Whitethorn is June and August to 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 Whitethorn
The closest live webcam is US-101 · Piercy, Looking South, 9.1 miles SE of Whitethorn.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Whitethorn.
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Questions about Whitethorn
Where is Whitethorn, CA?
Whitethorn is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California, 6.1 miles W of Shelter Cove.
What county is Whitethorn in?
Whitethorn is in Humboldt County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Whitethorn, CA?
The ZIP code for Whitethorn is 95589.
What is the nearest town to Whitethorn?
Shelter Cove, 6.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitethorn?
Yes. The closest is US-101 · Piercy, Looking South, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitethorn?
September, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitethorn?
January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Whitethorn?
About 88.2 inches (2,241 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Whitethorn?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitethorn?
June and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitethorn have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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