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California Weather Forecast

California weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 4:23 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 39 million

Will it rain in California?

No - rain is unlikely in California today.

A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 8% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,3 in).

16-day forecast for California

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 23🌦️ Drizzle70° / 53°15% · 0,0 in12 mph5
Sat, Oct 24⛅ Partly cloudy74° / 45°0%9 mph5
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast74° / 56°0%4 mph5
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast74° / 56°2%14 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☀️ Clear sky67° / 53°0%6 mph4
Wed, Oct 28🌤️ Mainly clear71° / 52°0%8 mph4
Thu, Oct 29☀️ Clear sky70° / 51°2%8 mph4
Fri, Oct 30☀️ Clear sky68° / 48°10%5 mph4
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast69° / 48°21%7 mph4
Sun, Nov 1☁️ Overcast69° / 51°25%7 mph3
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast72° / 52°14%9 mph4
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast67° / 62°13%7 mph2
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle67° / 60°23% · 0,0 in7 mph2
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 58°30% · 0,1 in7 mph4
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast74° / 57°29%5 mph4
Sat, Nov 7☀️ Clear sky-- / --32%--—

What this means for California

Compared with normal

Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 9.2°F below the 79°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

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
  • Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • 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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% 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 4:23 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 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 23, 2026 at 4:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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