Chimney Area
Chimney Area is a campground in California at about 3,493 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Best time to visit Chimney Area
Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
44° / 32°
12 wet
Feb
50° / 31°
12 wet
Mar
56° / 33°
12 wet
Apr
63° / 36°
9 wet
May
72° / 42°
7 wet
Jun
82° / 47°
3 wet
Jul
90° / 53°
1 wet
Aug
89° / 52°
1 wet
Sep
83° / 49°
2 wet
Oct
66° / 41°
5 wet
Nov
51° / 35°
9 wet
Dec
43° / 31°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pacific House, CA, 2.5 mi away at 3,450 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
- At 3,493 ft
- Jenkinson Lake
Chimney Area is a campground in California at about 3,493 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
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