California Weather Forecast
California weather: 46°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
California is a state in United States. California is a US state with its capital at Sacramento. It has a population of about 39 million. The capital is Sacramento.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in California with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 42°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit California is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.
The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 364 mi away. Nearby highlights include Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 12.2°F below the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in California today at 9.8/10. 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.
Weather in California right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:29 AM, Oct 29 local time.
See the California forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for California
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 42° | 2% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 46° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 55° | 32% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 50° | 22% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 9% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 10% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 55° | 10% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 54° | 10% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 6% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 57° | 5% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 55° | 0% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 13% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 16% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 54° | 35% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 45% | -- | — |
Climate in California month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 41° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 44° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 67° | 48° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 84° | 56° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 94° | 60° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 97° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 96° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 90° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 80° | 55° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 46° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 42° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for California
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in California
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit California
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in California
7 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in California
9 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in California
4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in California
2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county 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.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is California?
California is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in California right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit California?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February 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 local time is 4:29 AM.
How many people live in California?
California has a population of approximately 39 million.
What is the nearest airport to California?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 82 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 364 mi away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 471 mi away.
What are the top things to 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 29, 2026 at 4:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
