Wilseyville, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wilseyville
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Calaveras County
Elevation	2,769 ft (844 m)

Wilseyville is a small community in Calaveras County, California. It's not an official city or town. This area sits high up, about 2,769 feet (844 meters) above sea level. Wilseyville has its own post office. It was opened in 1947. The community's name comes from Lawrence A. Wilsey. He was an important person at the American Forest Products Company. Wilseyville uses the zip code 95257.

Understanding Wilseyville's Weather

Wilseyville has a special kind of weather. It's called a Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are usually dry and warm. The winters are mild and wet. It's a lot like the weather found around the Mediterranean Sea.

Temperature and Rainfall

The weather in Wilseyville changes throughout the year. Summers, especially July and August, are the warmest. Temperatures can reach around 91 degrees Fahrenheit (33 degrees Celsius). Winters are cooler, with December and January highs around 50-51 degrees Fahrenheit (10-11 degrees Celsius).

Most of the rain falls in winter. January is usually the wettest month. It gets about 9 inches (22.8 cm) of rain. Summers are very dry. July and August get almost no rain at all. This pattern of wet winters and dry summers is typical for a Mediterranean climate.