Carmel, California Weather
Carmel, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Carmel, Monterey County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Carmel. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Carmel is published on the Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) page, 8 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Carmel have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Carmel: Marina Municipal Airport (KOAR) 20 km · Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) 31 km · Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) 44 km · Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH) 59 km
Conditions reported at KMRY describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Carmel specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Carmel.
About Carmel, California
Carmel unfolds along a coastline where cypress trees, gnarled and wind-sculpted, cling tenaciously to the bluffs, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the Pacific. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Monterey, CA (from Monterey, CA: bearing 207°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-west of Seaside. The air here carries the bracing scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean’s immensity, while the rolling hills behind Carmel soften the transition to inland valleys, often shrouded in a fine mist that lends a dreamlike quality to the landscape. The light, particularly as dusk descends, possesses a painterly luminescence, bathing the irregular, cottage-like architecture in hues of rose and gold, a visual echo of the artistic sensibilities that have long drawn people to this stretch of Monterey’s coast. The land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience, the dry grasses of the hillsides whispering secrets to the persistent sea breeze. Carmel’s story is one of artistic aspiration and a deliberate retreat from the clamor of the world, its early days shaped by writers and artists who found inspiration in its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. This legacy continues to inform Carmel's character, a place where galleries and charming boutiques line the streets, suggesting a vibrant, albeit refined, local economy that caters to visitors and residents alike who appreciate fine craftsmanship and unique offerings. The town’s history is also intertwined with the grand estates and the Spanish colonial past of the region, evident in the architecture and the enduring presence of the Carmel Mission, a beacon of spiritual and historical significance. Unlike many coastal towns driven by industry, Carmel thrives on a more subtle commerce, its distinctive charm and access to the breathtaking beauty of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the wider Monterey Peninsula serving as its enduring draw.
Live animated radar for Carmel and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Carmel, Monterey County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.555°N, 121.9233°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93921, 93922, 93923 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carmel, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carmel, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Carmel includes coordinates 36.555000°N, 121.923300°W, situated in Monterey County. ZIP code 93921, 93922, 93923. 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. 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.
