Auburn, California Weather
Auburn, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Auburn, Placer County.
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About Auburn, California
Auburn, California, rests on a sun-drenched plateau where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their steep ascent, a place where the air carries a dry, resinous scent from the surrounding chaparral and scattered oaks. It lies 11.3 miles north-east of Rocklin, CA (from Rocklin, CA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south of North Auburn. The landscape here is a study in ochre and green, the rolling terrain punctuated by the occasional granite outcropping and the deep ravines that channel the seasonal creeks. Even in the dry heat of summer, a persistent breeze whispers through the sparse vegetation, a gentle reminder of the approaching autumn. The character of Auburn is one of weathered resilience, a town that has seen its share of booms and busts, yet maintains an unpretentious, enduring spirit. The echoes of the Gold Rush are deeply embedded in Auburn’s identity, a history that shaped its very foundations as a vital stop along the emigrant trails and a hub for mining operations. The local economy, once dominated by the extraction of precious metals, has since diversified, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, particularly vineyards and orchards, and a growing presence of service industries catering to its commuter population. Loomis, nearby, is celebrated for its fruit, and the spirit of that agricultural heritage still permeates Auburn. A notable landmark is the historic courthouse, a stately building that has witnessed generations of legal proceedings and community gatherings, standing as a quiet testament to the town’s enduring presence. The American River, a vital artery flowing through the region, offers opportunities for recreation and sustains the verdant pockets that contrast with the drier hillsides, a constant source of life and beauty.
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| Location | Auburn, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.896565°N, 121.07689°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95603, 95602, 95604 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Auburn, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Auburn, 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 Auburn includes coordinates 38.896565°N, 121.076890°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 95603, 95602, 95604. Telephone area code: 530. 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.
