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Cutten is a place where the land remembers its wilder days, a quiet sprawl of homes and businesses nestled against the undulating hills that cradle Humboldt Bay. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-south-west of Arcata. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of redwood forest, a constant reminder of the colossal trees that once dominated this coast, their shadows now receding to reveal a landscape shaped by human hands but still bearing the indelible mark of nature. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent coastal fog, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the greens of manicured lawns and the weathered grays of older structures, giving the entire setting a feeling of soft focus, as if the world itself is breathing a little slower. The terrain, a gentle rise from the bay's edge, offers glimpses of the water through the breaks in foliage, a constant, shimmering presence that influences the very character of Cutten. The history of Cutten is intrinsically linked to the logging industry that once pulsed through this region, its economy built on the giants of the forest. While the era of vast timber operations has largely passed, the legacy remains, visible in the architecture of some older buildings and the deep-seated connection the residents feel to the land. Today, Cutten's economy is more diversified, with a blend of local businesses serving the immediate needs of its residents and a growing influence from the nearby university town, infusing a subtle academic current into the otherwise laid-back coastal vibe. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean, though not directly on the coast, means the ocean’s influence is never far, its salty tang a subtle undertone in the air, and the rhythm of life in Cutten often feels as steady and predictable as the ebb and flow of the tide.
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| Location | Cutten, Humboldt County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.76985°N, 124.142838°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95503, 95534 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cutten, 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 Cutten includes coordinates 40.769850°N, 124.142838°W, situated in Humboldt County. ZIP code 95503, 95534. 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. 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.