Zurich, CA

Unincorporated community in Inyo County, California

Zurich is a small unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is 2.4 miles SW of Big Pine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93513.

Zurich at a glance

State
California
County
Inyo County
ZIP code
93513
Nearest town
Big Pine (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.1828, -118.2592

Weather in Zurich now

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Zurich weather by the hour

Zurich weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Zurich

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zurich

What is the weather usually like in Zurich?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°39°61°83°105°56°24°Jan59°26°Feb67°31°Mar74°37°Apr83°44°May94°51°Jun100°57°Jul98°54°Aug90°47°Sep78°37°Oct64°27°Nov55°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.9"Feb0.6"Mar0.2"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.7"Dec

Best time to visit Zurich: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BISHOP AP, CA US (USW00023157), adjusted for the elevation of Zurich.

Zurich weather month by month

January
56° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
59° 26°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
67° 31°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
74° 37°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
83° 44°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
94° 51°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
100° 57°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
98° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 47°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
October
78° 37°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
64° 27°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
55° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Zurich through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:01 PM9 h 56 min
February6:39 AM5:34 PM10 h 54 min
March7:02 AM7:01 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:29 PM13 h 12 min
May5:42 AM7:56 PM14 h 13 min
June5:30 AM8:16 PM14 h 45 min
July5:43 AM8:14 PM14 h 30 min
August6:08 AM7:46 PM13 h 37 min
September6:34 AM7:02 PM12 h 27 min
October6:59 AM6:17 PM11 h 17 min
November6:30 AM4:44 PM10 h 13 min
December6:58 AM4:38 PM9 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Zurich?

Zurich has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 4.8 inches (123 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Zurich 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 Zurich

The closest live webcam is Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatory, 3.5 miles N of Zurich.

Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatoryunknown · 3.5 mi NOn Windy
Mono Countyunknown · 22.5 mi NOn Windy
Mono Countyunknown · 27.7 mi NOn Windy
Tom's Place › North: US-395Tom's Place · 34.8 mi NWOn Windy
US-395 · Tom's PlaceUS-395 North · Mammoth Lakes · 34.8 mi NW
US-395 · Crowley LakeUS-395 North · Lake Crowley Exit Ramp · 37.5 mi NW

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

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Questions about Zurich

Where is Zurich, CA?

Zurich is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, 2.4 miles SW of Big Pine.

What county is Zurich in?

Zurich is in Inyo County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Zurich, CA?

The ZIP code for Zurich is 93513.

What is the nearest town to Zurich?

Big Pine, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Zurich?

Yes. The closest is Big Pine: California - Owens Valley - Observatory, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Zurich?

July, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).

What is the coldest month in Zurich?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Zurich?

About 4.8 inches (123 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Zurich?

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

When is the best time to visit Zurich?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Zurich have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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