Actis, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Actis
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 Actis
Location in California
Actis
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elevation | 2,562 ft (781 m) |
Actis is a small, quiet place in Kern County, California. It's not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's part of the county, but doesn't have its own city council.
You can find Actis about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Rosamond. It sits high up, at 2,562 feet (781 meters) above sea level. Actis is located between the towns of Mojave and Rosamond, right near Backus Road and California State Route 14.
Before it was called Actis, this area had a few other names. It was known as Highberg, Rummington, and Gloster at different times.
A Bit of History
The area that is now Actis once had a post office. It first opened in 1917 under the name Highberg. A year later, in 1918, its name changed to Rummington. However, the post office didn't stay open for long. It closed down completely in 1927.
What's the Weather Like?
Actis has a desert climate, which means it can get quite hot and dry. Here's a quick look at the typical weather:
| Climate data for Actis | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.1 (13.9) |
60.2 (15.7) |
64.6 (18.1) |
73.8 (23.2) |
81.4 (27.4) |
90.5 (32.5) |
98.5 (36.9) |
97.2 (36.2) |
92.3 (33.5) |
79.6 (26.4) |
67.5 (19.7) |
59.9 (15.5) |
76.9 (24.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.9 (−1.2) |
33.8 (1.0) |
37.8 (3.2) |
45.7 (7.6) |
52.3 (11.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
67.8 (19.9) |
65.7 (18.7) |
58.4 (14.7) |
47.4 (8.6) |
35.9 (2.2) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
47.3 (8.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.1 (28) |
1.3 (33) |
1.2 (30) |
0.4 (10) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.2 (5.1) |
0.4 (10) |
1.2 (30) |
6.2 (160) |
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- Summers (June to August) are very hot, with average high temperatures often reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit (around 32-37 degrees Celsius). July is usually the hottest month.
- Winters (December to February) are cooler, with average high temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s Fahrenheit (around 14-16 degrees Celsius). Nights can get quite cold, sometimes dropping below freezing.
- Rainfall is very low throughout the year. Most of the rain happens in the winter months, from December to March. Summers are usually completely dry.
See also
In Spanish: Actis (California) para niños
