Compton, California Weather
Compton, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Compton, Los Angeles County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Compton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Compton is published on the Compton Woodley Airport (KCPM) page, 2 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 Compton 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 Compton: Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) 11 km · Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) 11 km · Zamperini Field (KTOA) 15 km · Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) 18 km · Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) 20 km
Conditions reported at KCPM describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Compton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Compton, California
Compton unfolds under a vast Southern California sky, a place where the flatlands stretch towards a distant, hazy horizon. It lies 2.4 miles south-south-west of Lynwood, CA (from Lynwood, CA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Long Beach. The terrain here is largely level, a gentle expanse that hints at its agricultural past, though now it is largely defined by a grid of streets and the low-slung architecture of its present. The air often carries the faint, dry scent of dust mingled with the exhaust of passing cars, a testament to the arid climate that shapes this part of Los Angeles County. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a warm, almost buttery glow on the stucco walls and the occasional palm tree, softening the hard edges of the urban landscape. The history of Compton is deeply intertwined with the development of Southern California's agricultural heartland, once a significant producer of lima beans and dairy. Its origins as a railroad stop in the late 19th century laid the groundwork for its growth, attracting settlers drawn by the fertile soil. Over time, Compton has been shaped by waves of migration, each leaving its imprint on the cultural fabric, contributing to a dynamic and evolving community. While its economic landscape has shifted from agrarian roots to a more diverse mix of commerce and industry, the echoes of its past remain, evident in the enduring spirit and the resilience of its people.
Live animated radar for Compton 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 | Compton, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.895849°N, 118.220071°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90220, 90221, 90222, 90223, 90224 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Compton, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Compton, 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 Compton includes coordinates 33.895849°N, 118.220071°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90220, 90221, 90222, 90223, 90224. Telephone area code: 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. 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.
