Carson, California Weather
Carson, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Carson, Los Angeles County.
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About Carson, California
Carson unfolds as a sprawling expanse where the flat, sun-baked terrain meets the distant, hazy blue of the Pacific. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Harbor City, CA (from Harbor City, CA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-west of Long Beach. Its landscape is a mosaic of low-lying plains, punctuated by the occasional rise of an oil derrick, a sentinel of industry against the vast, often pale sky. The air here carries the faint, mineral tang of the earth, a scent that mingles with the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalyptus trees that line many of its arterial roads. The character of Carson is one of pragmatic dispersal, a place defined more by its functional layout and the steady hum of commerce than by dramatic natural features. Evenings here can be remarkably still, the fading light casting long, sharp shadows across the pavement and lending a quiet dignity to the otherwise utilitarian architecture. The history of Carson is inextricably linked to the discovery and exploitation of oil, a heritage that has shaped its economic backbone and dotted its skyline with the aforementioned derricks. This legacy of resource extraction has fostered a pragmatic, industrious spirit, a focus on logistics and trade that continues to define its local economy. Major transportation hubs and industrial parks are its true landmarks, the arteries through which goods and commerce flow, rather than grand architectural statements. Carson's proximity to the coast, though not directly on the beach, influences its climate, bringing a mild, consistent temperature that allows for a steady pace of life, a rhythm dictated by work schedules and the predictable patterns of its diverse population.
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| Location | Carson, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.831406°N, 118.282016°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90745, 90746, 90747, 90749, 90895 |
| Area Code | 818, 747, 310, 424 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carson, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carson, 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 Carson includes coordinates 33.831406°N, 118.282016°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90745, 90746, 90747, 90749, 90895. Telephone area code: 818, 747, 310, 424. 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.
