California Weather Forecast
California weather: 76°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for California
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 99° / 61° | 2% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 62° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 68° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 99° / 73° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 73° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 63° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 57° | 1% | 17 mph | 5 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 90° / 63°
Overcast · 1% rain · wind 13 mph
☀️ 78° / 57°
Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 17 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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.
Active alerts for California
Heat Advisory issued October 4 at 1:16PM PDT until October 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
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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 76°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 42% 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 9:39 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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| 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 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
