Whitney, CA
Unincorporated community in Placer County, California
Whitney is a small unincorporated community in Placer County, California. It is 3.1 miles N of Lincoln, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 95765.
Whitney at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Placer County
- ZIP code
- 95765
- Nearest town
- Lincoln (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.8336, -121.3058
Weather in Whitney now
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Whitney weather by the hour
Whitney weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whitney.
This week in Whitney
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whitney
What is the weather usually like in Whitney?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 36.1 inprecipitation per year · 918 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whitney: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AUBURN, CA US (USC00040383), adjusted for the elevation of Whitney.
Whitney weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whitney through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Whitney?
Whitney has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 36.1 inches (918 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Whitney 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 Whitney
The closest live webcam is Lincoln › North: Hwy 65 at Industrial, 2.1 miles N of Whitney.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Whitney.
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Questions about Whitney
Where is Whitney, CA?
Whitney is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, 3.1 miles N of Lincoln.
What county is Whitney in?
Whitney is in Placer County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Whitney, CA?
The ZIP code for Whitney is 95765.
What is the nearest town to Whitney?
Lincoln, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whitney?
Yes. The closest is Lincoln › North: Hwy 65 at Industrial, 2.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whitney?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Whitney?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Whitney?
About 36.1 inches (918 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Whitney?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whitney?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whitney have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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