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California Weather Forecast

California weather: 67°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 67°F now🕔 8:53 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 39 million

Risk assessment for California

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather8.8

13 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 45%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates0.6

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in California

60
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.55 µg/m³
PM107 µg/m³
Ozone57 µg/m³
NO₂8.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

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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 67°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 5 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 8:53 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 26, 2026 at 8:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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