Biggs, California Weather
Biggs, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Biggs, Butte County.
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About Biggs, California
Biggs unfolds under a vast, pale sky, a place where the land breathes slow and deep. It lies 19.5 miles north-north-west of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-north-west of Gridley. The terrain here is a study in patient flatness, punctuated by the gentle rise and fall of the surrounding agricultural plains that stretch towards the distant, hazy outlines of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Golden fields, a patchwork quilt of amber and ochre depending on the season, shimmer in the persistent California sun, their edges softened by the dusty green of scattered oak trees and the darker, more robust foliage of orchards. The air itself, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit and the earthy aroma of tilled soil. Life in Biggs moves with a quiet deliberation, a rhythm dictated by the sun’s arc and the turning of the earth, a sense of unhurried continuity that seems to have settled deep into the very character of the place. The history of Biggs is intimately tied to the fertile lands it inhabits, its economy fundamentally shaped by the bounty of agriculture. For generations, this area has been a vital contributor to California’s agricultural output, with crops like rice, almonds, and walnuts forming the backbone of its prosperity. The legacy of early settlers who saw the potential in this rich soil can still be felt in the well-maintained farmsteads and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines the community. While the railroad once played a more prominent role in connecting Biggs to wider markets, today its distinctiveness lies in its unwavering dedication to the land, a quiet testament to the enduring power of cultivation. The few, well-placed businesses along its main thoroughfare hum with a steady, practical energy, serving the needs of a populace deeply rooted in the traditions of rural life.
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| Location | Biggs, Butte County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.412388°N, 121.712751°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95917 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Biggs, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Biggs, 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 Biggs includes coordinates 39.412388°N, 121.712751°W, situated in Butte County. ZIP code 95917. 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.
