Alhambra, California Weather
Alhambra, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Alhambra, Los Angeles County.
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About Alhambra, California
Alhambra rests in a basin, a bowl of earth cradled by the steep, sun-baked slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. It lies 1.2 miles west of San Gabriel, CA (from San Gabriel, CA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-north-east of Los Angeles. The air here, particularly as the day begins to fade, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the chaparral clinging to the higher elevations, and a faint, sweet exhalation from the manicured gardens of the homes below. Bougainvillea, a riot of fuchsia and crimson, spills over stucco walls, a vibrant counterpoint to the muted earth tones of the landscape. The broad, flat expanse of the valley floor, crisscrossed by asphalt veins, hums with a quiet energy, the distant drone of traffic a constant, low thrum against the rustle of palm fronds. This land, once a territory of the Tongva people, later shaped by Spanish ranchos, has seen its character molded by waves of immigration and industry. The fertile soil, irrigated by the now-channelled waters of the San Gabriel River, once supported vast citrus groves, their sweet fragrance a hallmark of the region. Today, while pockets of agriculture persist, Alhambra's economy is a more complex weave, a blend of retail, professional services, and a significant Asian-American community that has brought its own rich cultural traditions and a bustling culinary scene, particularly evident in the vibrant restaurant rows that draw diners from across the county. The rhythm of life in Alhambra is one of diligent progress, a steady turning of gears beneath the ever-present Southern California sun, punctuated by the lively chatter of its diverse inhabitants.
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| Location | Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.095287°N, 118.127015°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 91801, 91803, 91802, 91804, 91896 |
| Area Code | 818, 747 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Alhambra, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alhambra, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Alhambra includes coordinates 34.095287°N, 118.127015°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 91801, 91803, 91802, 91804, 91896. Telephone area code: 818, 747. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
