Carmichael, California Weather
Carmichael, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Carmichael, Sacramento County.
Full aviation weather for Carmichael is published on the Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) page, 7 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. 6 airfields within reach of Carmichael 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 Carmichael: McClellan Airfield (KMCC) 8 km · Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) 18 km · Rancho Murieta Airport (KRIU) 24 km · Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) 24 km · Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field (KLHM) 32 km
Conditions reported at KMHR describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Carmichael specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Carmichael, California
Carmichael unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant expanses, where the Sacramento Valley's fertile embrace is palpable. It lies 2.4 miles north-west of Rancho Cordova, CA (from Rancho Cordova, CA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-north-east of Sacramento. Oak woodlands, ancient sentinels with their gnarled limbs reaching towards a wide, often cerulean sky, punctuate the residential neighborhoods, their shadows lengthening with an almost tangible grace as the sun begins its descent. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a hint of the dry heat that defines the region, yet it is softened by the rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of unseen birds. Streets wind organically, embracing the natural contours of the land, giving Carmichael a feeling of established, unhurried development rather than rigid planning. The history of Carmichael is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Sacramento region, a legacy that still whispers in the names of its streets and the occasional, lingering scent of citrus groves that once dominated the landscape. It grew from its agricultural roots, its economy evolving to encompass a blend of professional services, retail, and a strong residential character, drawing families who appreciate its proximity to urban centers while retaining a distinct, almost suburban tranquility. A notable landmark, the Carmichael Creek, meanders through the area, a ribbon of life that attracts local wildlife and offers shaded pathways, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling commerce that hums just beyond its banks, sustaining Carmichael with a steady, industrious pulse.
Live animated radar for Carmichael 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 | Carmichael, Sacramento County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.617127°N, 121.328284°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95608, 95609, 95841 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carmichael, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carmichael, 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 Carmichael includes coordinates 38.617127°N, 121.328284°W, situated in Sacramento County. ZIP code 95608, 95609, 95841. 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. 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.
