Location & Surroundings
Kit Carson is a settlement in California, United States, at 2,221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is South Lake Tahoe, 31 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 3700 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bear Valley Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Kit Carson is unincorporated community in Amador County, California.
It is located in Amador County, United States.
The elevation is around 7,287 foot.
Also known as: Kit Carson, California, Kit Carson, CA
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Amador County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 40' 15" N, 120° 6' 49" W
- Elevation 2221 m (DEM: 2240 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:53
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 17:00
- Day length 10 h 33 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kit Carson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kit Carson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 8.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Temperature
3.1 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.1 | 0.7 | 352 | 74 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.8 | 1.4 | 300 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 65 | 472.3 | n/a |
| 12h | -3.0 | 2.4 | 72 | 88 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 1 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 18h | -2.5 | 2.4 | 79 | 72 | 1,025.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.8 | 0.4 | 121 | 46 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 152.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.3 | 1.2 | 215 | 69 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 439.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 3.3 | 1.8 | 111 | 63 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | -1.4 | 1.3 | 165 | 68 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 5.0 | 5.6 | 228 | 58 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 145.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.3 | 2.2 | 219 | 82 | 1,019.0 | 0.87 / 0.87 | 32 | 209.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -2.8 | 1.7 | 91 | 88 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.4 | 2.7 | 75 | 82 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 8.1 | 0.5 | 72 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 163.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kit Carson?
Now 3.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -3.0 to 8.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 472 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kit Carson today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 17:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Kit Carson?
Local time is 20:53. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Kit Carson?
Kit Carson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kit Carson?
Elevation about 2,221 m. DEM 2,240 m.
Where is Kit Carson located?
It is at 38.67074, -120.11352 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kit Carson in?
It is in United States.
Links
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