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California Weather Forecast

California weather: 68°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 68°F now🕔 5:26 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 39 million

14-day forecast for California

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Sep 30☀️ Clear sky94° / 57°0%6 mph6
Thu, Oct 1☁️ Overcast95° / 56°0%6 mph6
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast94° / 60°0%5 mph5
Sat, Oct 3☁️ Overcast98° / 69°0%6 mph6
Sun, Oct 4☁️ Overcast96° / 72°1%6 mph4
Mon, Oct 5☀️ Clear sky100° / 72°0%6 mph6
Tue, Oct 6☀️ Clear sky101° / 74°0%6 mph6
Wed, Oct 7☀️ Clear sky102° / 74°1%6 mph6
Thu, Oct 8☀️ Clear sky98° / 75°0%10 mph6
Fri, Oct 9⛅ Partly cloudy92° / 65°0%7 mph5
Sat, Oct 10⛅ Partly cloudy94° / 65°0%8 mph5
Sun, Oct 11☀️ Clear sky96° / 67°3%7 mph5
Mon, Oct 12☀️ Clear sky98° / 71°3%8 mph5
Tue, Oct 13🌤️ Mainly clear92° / 67°0%9 mph5

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Cooling. The second half of the window averages 36°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 95°F against a October normal of 79°F - 48°F above.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,3 in).

What this means for California

Compared with normal

Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 94°F is 14.4°F above the 79°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 62°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, 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 January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 46% 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 5:26 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 October 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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