Compton, California Weather
Compton, 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 Compton, Los Angeles County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
