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California Weather Forecast

California weather: 89°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 89°F now🕔 1:57 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 39 million

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Active alerts for California

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued October 1 at 9:34AM PDT until October 5 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
⚠️Sat, Oct 3: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Oct 4: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weather in California right now

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89°F
Clear sky · feels like 91°F
Humidity30%
Wind6 mph NNW
Gusts7 mph
UV index5.9 · Moderate
Cloud cover11%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 22 mi
Air quality60 · Moderate
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset6:46 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 66%

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

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:57 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 3: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Oct 4: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

1 PM☀️89°0%6 mph
2 PM☁️92°0%4 mph
3 PM☁️94°0%3 mph
4 PM☁️95°0%3 mph
5 PM☁️94°0%3 mph
6 PM☁️91°0%4 mph
7 PM🌙84°0%4 mph
8 PM☁️81°0%3 mph
9 PM☁️77°0%3 mph
10 PM☁️74°0%3 mph
11 PM☁️71°0%2 mph
12 AM☁️70°0%5 mph
1 AM☁️69°0%3 mph
2 AM☁️69°0%2 mph
3 AM☁️67°0%1 mph
4 AM☁️64°0%2 mph
5 AM🌙62°0%1 mph
6 AM🌙61°0%2 mph
7 AM☀️59°0%5 mph
8 AM☀️61°0%2 mph
9 AM☀️71°0%5 mph
10 AM☀️79°0%4 mph
11 AM☀️87°1%5 mph
12 PM☀️92°0%5 mph

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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 89°F (32°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 6 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 1:57 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 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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