Bass Lake, California Weather
Bass Lake, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bass Lake, Madera County.
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About Bass Lake, California
Bass Lake rests in a high mountain basin, a sapphire jewel cupped by granite peaks and cloaked in the deep green of ponderosa pine and cedar. It lies 35.3 miles north-north-east of Clovis, CA (from Clovis, CA: bearing 12°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Oakhurst. The air here, even in the height of summer, carries a crispness, a whisper of the Sierras that rise in formidable, sun-bleached walls to the east. The lake itself, a generous expanse of cool, clear water, reflects the shifting moods of the sky, its surface often broken by the silent glide of a canoe or the energetic spray of a passing boat. Along its sinuous shoreline, weathered cabins and modest homes cling to the slopes, their wooden decks offering broad views of the water and the forested hills that hem it in. The very earth feels ancient, a blend of fine, sandy soil and the hard, unyielding presence of rock, a testament to the geological forces that shaped this place. This high-country haven, Bass Lake, has long drawn those seeking respite and adventure, its history intertwined with the logging camps that once dotted these mountains and the early tourism that followed. The Civilian Conservation Corps left its mark, building trails and facilities that still serve visitors today, a quiet legacy of purposeful labor. While timber once fueled the local economy, the enduring currency of Bass Lake is now recreation, a steady stream of visitors drawn to its fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. The scent of pine needles and woodsmoke hangs perpetually in the air, a subtle perfume that speaks of long summer days and cozy winter evenings. The pace here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a gentle rhythm that encourages a deep breath and a mindful appreciation of the natural world.
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| Location | Bass Lake, Madera County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.324666°N, 119.566254°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93604 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bass Lake, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bass Lake, 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 Bass Lake includes coordinates 37.324666°N, 119.566254°W, situated in Madera County. ZIP code 93604. Telephone area code: 760. 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.
