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California Reizen Guide

California travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

☀️ 28°C now🕔 11:22 AM local📅 Best: mei, juni, juli, augustus and september👥 39 million

Active alerts for California

⚠️za, okt 3: extreme heat, 36°C (98°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️zo, okt 4: extreme heat, 37°C (99°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️ma, okt 5: extreme heat, 38°C (100°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️di, okt 6: extreme heat, 39°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️wo, okt 7: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️do, okt 8: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Samenvatting

California is a state in Verenigde Staten. California is a US state met als hoofdstad Sacramento. Er wonen ongeveer 39 million. De hoofdstad is Sacramento.

Op dit moment is het 28°C (82°F) in California met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 27°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 14°C en 34°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.4/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om California is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 36°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 34°C is 2.1°C above the 32°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in California today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Kaart van California

Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coördinaten: 38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)

Weer in California nu

☀️
28°C
Heldere hemel · voelt als 27°C
Luchtvochtigheid33%
Wind8 km/h SSW
Windstoten13 km/h
UV-index5 · Gemiddeld
Bewolking0%
Luchtdruk1006 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 37 km
Luchtkwaliteit40 · Good
Zonsopkomst7:01 AM
Zonsondergang6:49 PM
Maan🌖 Waning gibbous · 84%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 11:22 AM, sep 30 lokale tijd.

⚠️za, okt 3: extreme heat, 36°C (98°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️zo, okt 4: extreme heat, 37°C (99°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️ma, okt 5: extreme heat, 38°C (100°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️di, okt 6: extreme heat, 39°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️wo, okt 7: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️do, okt 8: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 3

☁️ 36° / 21°

Bewolkt · 0% rain · wind 8 km/h

zoday, okt 4

☁️ 37° / 23°

Bewolkt · 4% rain · wind 9 km/h

Quick facts about California

TypeState
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Bevolking39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
TijdzoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Lokale tijd11:22 AM (UTC-07:00)
Beste maandenmei, juni, juli, augustus and september
KlimaatMediterranean

Dingen om te doen in California

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around California.

Beste reistijd California

Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
maart★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
mei★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
augustus★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Luchthavens near California

Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO132 kmSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX585 kmLos Angeles
San Diego International AirportSAN757 kmSan Diego

Cities in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Nationale parken in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

State and provincial parks in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Mountains and peaks in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Counties in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

Explore California

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California?

California is a state in Verenigde Staten. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in California nu?

It is currently 28°C (82°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 33% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time en visit California?

mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is California in?

California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The lokale tijd is 11:22 AM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport en California?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 132 km away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 585 km away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 757 km away.

What are the top things en do in California?

Popular options include Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Pinnacles National Park.

What places are in California?

California covers 28 places in this atlas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated september 30, 2026 at 11:22 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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