Ceres, California Weather
Ceres, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Ceres, Stanislaus County.
Full aviation weather for Ceres is published on the Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD) page, 3 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 Ceres 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 Ceres: Turlock Municipal Airport (KO15) 26 km · Gustine Airport (K3O1) 37 km · Castle Airport (KMER) 42 km · Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE) 52 km · Los Banos Municipal Airport (KLSN) 60 km
Conditions reported at KMOD describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ceres specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Ceres, California
Ceres rests in the heart of California's Central Valley, a broad expanse where the earth yields its bounty under a sky that can be a relentless blue for much of the year. It lies 3.7 miles south-east of Modesto, CA (from Modesto, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Turlock. The land here, a rich, dark loam, stretches out in a patchwork of cultivated fields, the subtle green of alfalfa and the ordered rows of orchards defining the horizon. Scattered farmhouses and barns, weathered by sun and wind, punctuate the landscape, their silos standing like silent sentinels. The air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit or the earthy aroma of freshly tilled soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural pulse that beats beneath the surface. Evenings can bring a remarkable stillness, a quiet that settles over the fields as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, and the distant hum of irrigation systems becomes the dominant sound. The history of Ceres is deeply intertwined with the agricultural development of Stanislaus County, its growth spurred by the fertile soil and the arrival of the railroad, which opened up markets for its produce. Early settlers recognized the potential of this land, transforming it from wild plains into productive farmland, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the presence of Modesto Junior College, with its campus just a short drive away, injects a youthful energy and contributes to a broader educational and cultural landscape. The Tuolumne River, though not directly bordering Ceres, influences the regional hydrology and provides a sense of natural proximity, its waters vital for the surrounding crops. Life in Ceres moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the demands of the harvest, a steady, grounded rhythm that reflects the enduring connection to the land.
Live animated radar for Ceres 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.
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| Location | Ceres, Stanislaus County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.594932°N, 120.95771°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95307, 95358 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ceres, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ceres, 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 Ceres includes coordinates 37.594932°N, 120.957710°W, situated in Stanislaus County. ZIP code 95307, 95358. Telephone area code: 408, 669. 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.
