Chico, California Weather
Chico, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Chico, Butte County.
Full aviation weather for Chico is published on the Chico Regional Airport (KCIC) 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. 6 airfields within reach of Chico 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 Chico: Haigh Field (KO37) 26 km · Oroville Municipal Airport (KOVE) 32 km · Corning Municipal Airport (K0O4) 37 km · Willows Glenn County Airport (KWLW) 40 km · Red Bluff Municipal Airport (KRBL) 59 km
Conditions reported at KCIC describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Chico specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Chico, California
Chico unfurls in the fertile expanse of the Sacramento Valley, its landscape shaped by the gentle slope of the land towards the winding Sacramento River and the distant, blue-hazed sentinel of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It lies 42.3 miles north-north-west of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-north-west of Durham. This rich alluvial soil, a gift from ancient river systems, has long nurtured agricultural bounty, historically supporting vast orchards and fields that paint the seasons with vibrant hues. Early settlement, drawn by this natural abundance and the promise of a burgeoning economy, laid the foundations for the community that exists today, its growth inextricably linked to the agricultural enterprises that continue to define its character. The very air here, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, seems to carry the scent of sun-warmed earth and ripening fruit, a subtle perfume of place. The cultural heart of Chico beats with an intellectual energy, largely owing to its prominent university, which infuses the city with a youthful, vibrant spirit. This academic presence contributes to a lively arts scene and a palpable appreciation for intellectual pursuits, evident in the town's independent bookstores and the thoughtful conversations overheard in its cafes. Among its notable landmarks, Bidwell Park stands as a sprawling urban oasis, offering miles of trails that meander through diverse terrain, from riparian woodlands to oak-studded hillsides, a true jewel for outdoor enthusiasts. While it may not boast a professional sports franchise, the university’s teams often capture the local fervor, and the city itself hosts several well-attended annual events that draw crowds from across the region, celebrating everything from local agriculture to artistic expression.
Live animated radar for Chico 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 | Chico, Butte County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.728494°N, 121.837478°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95928, 95973, 95926, 95927, 95929 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chico, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chico, 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 Chico includes coordinates 39.728494°N, 121.837478°W, situated in Butte County. ZIP code 95928, 95973, 95926, 95927, 95929. 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.
