Cressey, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cressey, Merced County.
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Cressey rests in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, a landscape defined by the vast, fertile plain that stretches towards distant mountain ranges, their peaks often softened by a haze that lends a dreamy quality to the horizon. It lies 5.9 miles north-north-west of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-east of Livingston. The land here is flat, a rich alluvial soil patiently cultivated, giving way to wide expanses of agricultural fields that shimmer under the intense, dry sun. The air, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit and the earthy aroma of tilled earth, a constant reminder of the region’s agricultural soul. The sky overhead is immense, a canvas for the dramatic shifts of light, from the sharp clarity of midday to the molten gold and rose hues that paint the west as evening descends. The history of Cressey is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of the valley, a story of pioneers who recognized the potential of this fertile ground for growing a variety of crops that feed not only the state but the nation. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the harvest, by the labor of those who tend the orchards and fields, and by the processing and distribution of the fruits of their toil. While not a place of grand monuments, Cressey possesses a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of a community built on hard work and the land's generous yield. The distinctive character of Cressey lies in this deep connection to the earth, a connection that manifests in the steady, unhurried rhythm of daily life, where the cycles of nature still dictate much of the local cadence.
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| Location | Cressey, Merced County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.41966°N, 120.667421°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95312 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cressey, 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 Cressey includes coordinates 37.419660°N, 120.667421°W, situated in Merced County. ZIP code 95312. 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. 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.