Aspendell, California facts for kids
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Aspendell
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California State Highway 168, heading up Bishop Creek
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 Aspendell
Location in California
Aspendell
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Inyo County |
| Elevation | 8,409 ft (2,563 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1667268 |
Aspendell is a small, unincorporated community located in Inyo County, California, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Aspendell is nestled high in the mountains, offering beautiful views and a unique climate.
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Where is Aspendell?
Aspendell is found in the eastern part of California. It is part of Inyo County, which is known for its stunning natural landscapes. The community sits at a high elevation of about 8,409 feet (2,563 meters) above sea level. This makes it one of the higher places where people live in California.
The area around Aspendell is very scenic. It is close to California State Highway 168, which is a road that winds through the mountains. This highway often follows along Bishop Creek, a beautiful waterway. The high elevation means Aspendell is surrounded by mountains and has cooler temperatures, especially during the winter months.
Weather in Aspendell
Aspendell experiences a mountain climate, which means it has cold, snowy winters and mild, pleasant summers. The weather can change quite a bit depending on the time of year.
Winter Weather
During winter, from December to February, temperatures are very cold. The average low temperatures can be around 14 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit (about -10 degrees Celsius). It snows a lot in Aspendell during these months. For example, December and February can see over 28 inches (71 cm) of snow each. The record low temperature ever recorded was -21 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 degrees Celsius) in December.
Spring and Fall Weather
Spring (March to May) and Fall (September to November) are transition seasons. Temperatures slowly warm up in spring and cool down in fall. Snowfall decreases in spring but can still happen, especially in March and April. In fall, snow starts to return, particularly in November.
Summer Weather
Summers in Aspendell (June to August) are generally mild and comfortable. The average high temperatures are usually in the 70s Fahrenheit (around 20-25 degrees Celsius). While it can get warm, the highest recorded temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius) in July. There is very little snow during the summer months.
| Climate data for Aspendell, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
64 (18) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
93 (34) |
89 (32) |
85 (29) |
77 (25) |
67 (19) |
69 (21) |
93 (34) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 51 (11) |
53 (12) |
57 (14) |
64 (18) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
82 (28) |
80 (27) |
76 (24) |
67 (19) |
60 (16) |
54 (12) |
83 (28) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40 (4) |
39 (4) |
44 (7) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
67 (19) |
73 (23) |
72 (22) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
46 (8) |
39 (4) |
54 (12) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.5 (−2.5) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
50.0 (10.0) |
59.0 (15.0) |
58.0 (14.4) |
53.0 (11.7) |
44.5 (6.9) |
34.5 (1.4) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
40.7 (4.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 15 (−9) |
14 (−10) |
19 (−7) |
22 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
37 (3) |
45 (7) |
44 (7) |
40 (4) |
33 (1) |
23 (−5) |
16 (−9) |
28 (−2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−3 (−19) |
−1 (−18) |
6 (−14) |
17 (−8) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
6 (−14) |
−2 (−19) |
−9 (−23) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−18 (−28) |
−13 (−25) |
−4 (−20) |
3 (−16) |
15 (−9) |
26 (−3) |
23 (−5) |
11 (−12) |
3 (−16) |
−12 (−24) |
−21 (−29) |
−21 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.56 (65) |
2.34 (59) |
2.08 (53) |
1.14 (29) |
0.67 (17) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.50 (13) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.41 (10) |
0.85 (22) |
1.21 (31) |
2.12 (54) |
14.54 (369.8) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 25.4 (65) |
30.1 (76) |
22.7 (58) |
13.3 (34) |
4.0 (10) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
6.4 (16) |
11.3 (29) |
28.1 (71) |
142.4 (361.75) |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Aspendell para niños
