Sierra City, California
Sierra City: Positioned at an elevation of 4,177 feet within the North Yuba River canyon, this historic settlement sits below the Sierra Buttes in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
About
Sierra City is a city located in the county of Sierra in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Sierra City
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.5657,-120.6338 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 12:35:37 (8th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 96125 |
| Weather | 45℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sierra City is located at 39°33'57"N 120°38'2"W (39.5657300, -120.6338300).
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Weather
45°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 8 mph SSW
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Sierra City zip code is 96125.
County name: Sierra, County
fips: 06091
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sierra City, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114433 | Feather River Community College District | Quincy (CA) | 95971-9124 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sierra City, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| RNO | Reno | 280 North Center St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sierra City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra City Post Office | Sierra City (CA) | 96125 |