Alleghany
in Sierra County of California, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.470 and -120.843 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 28' 10" and W -120° 50' 35"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:17 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 am and 4:56 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Alleghany

Alleghany in Sierra County (California) with it's 58 habitants is a town located in United States about 2,323 mi (or 3,738 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Alleghany is now 04:17 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Alleghany, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Gansner Field in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Downieville, Nevada City, Quincy, Auburn and Oroville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 13%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 18% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Wednesday, 6th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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Humbug Creek Waterfalls, Malakoff Diggins

Published: April 18, 2014
Length: 39:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kevin Knauss

Humbug Creek, which flows through Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, has several waterfalls with unique sculpted rock from the water. This is compilation of some of the rushing water over...


Where the Pavement Ends- Dual Sport Loop Nevada City to North Bloomfield

Published: December 15, 2009
Length: 16:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: blancolirio

Dual Sport loop Travelogue approx 40 miles R.T. on plated XR600- Dec 09. Temp low 40's. Canon Powershot camera.


Driving Bloomfield/Graniteville Road in the snow

Published: December 31, 2007
Length: 46:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eric Walstad

This was our first trip down Bloomfield/Graniteville road in the snow.


Ron's House Of Big Air Bike Jump Contest Downieville 2010

Published: July 14, 2010
Length: 08:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: abadhank

Highlights from the Ron's House Of Big Air Bike Jump Contest at the 2010 Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race and Festival. Sorry I couldn't get all the prelim or final, but lots of good jumps!


Downieville 4 of 15 Waterfall rock garden.

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 00:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shawne Portman

1st attempt at rock garden came across guy from earlier that crashed and wrecked his arm. 2nd attempt cleaned it.


Downieville Dual Sport

Published: October 20, 2013
Length: 38:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jared Maxwell

Just 2 minutes of a dual sport ride originating in Downieville, CA on 10/19/2013.


Downieville 2014

Published: February 04, 2015
Length: 23:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Trees

My first run at the Downieville trail system. The best trail I have ever ridden. I am a beginner mountain biker. Yeti SB-66.


Downieville MTB - Sunshine - Butcher - Paulie

Published: May 29, 2014
Length: 31:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mikael palner

Downieville POV shot, featuring Sunrise, Butcher Ranch and Paulie Creek Trails. Cam: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Bike: Santa Cruz Tallboy 2.


Downieville - June 2011 (Snow... not a problem)

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 57:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: xnofriendsx

This winter was a crazy winter for sure. Who knew that there would still be this much snow though. We left Twain Harte and rode Northstar first before heading to Downieville. We did a non shuttle...


Downieville 5 of 15

Published: July 19, 2013
Length: 08:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shawne Portman

Cruising down the end of butcher trail and dirt bike comes up behind me. Trail mostly downhill told myself " I'm not letting that guy pass me."


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Gold Canyon

Gold Canyon is located a few miles south of Alleghany, California, on the border between Sierra and Nevada Counties. The middle fork of the Yuba River flows through the canyon. Gold mining began in Gold Canyon in the early 1850s and has continued to present day. Three major gold mines are located here: German Bar Mine, Gold Canõn Mine, and Independent Mine. Before power was brought to the area, the nearby Plumbago Mine built a power plant on the river next to the present day bridge.

Located at 39.4347, -120.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canyons and gorges of California, Landforms of Nevada County, California, Landforms of Sierra County, California

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