Downey, California Weather
Downey, 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 Downey, Los Angeles County.
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About Downey, California
Downey, a city bathed in the warm Southern California sun, rests on a landscape shaped by ancient alluvial fans, its terrain gently sloping towards the coast. It lies 2.1 miles south-south-east of Bell Gardens, CA (from Bell Gardens, CA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-east of East Los Angeles. Historically, this land was part of the vast Spanish land grants, later becoming a fertile agricultural heartland known for its citrus groves that perfumed the air with a sweet, lingering scent. The economic currents of Downey have shifted from its agrarian roots to a more diversified base, embracing aerospace, manufacturing, and retail sectors, yet the echo of its agricultural past sometimes seems to linger in the broader, open feeling of its neighborhoods. The city's development mirrors the growth of Los Angeles County, absorbing waves of newcomers and adapting to the evolving needs of a dynamic region. The cultural character of Downey is a vibrant blend, reflecting the diverse populations that have made it home, a spirit often palpable in the lively weekend farmers' markets and community gatherings. While not boasting world-renowned institutions, local educational hubs contribute to the intellectual life of Downey. The city's landmarks, though perhaps not globally recognized, hold a special place in the hearts of its residents, including historic structures that whisper tales of earlier times. The spirit of Downey is perhaps best captured in its everyday pace, a comfortable hum of activity under skies that often blaze with a soft, golden light as day surrenders to evening.
Live animated radar for Downey and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Downey, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.940014°N, 118.132569°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90241, 90242, 90239, 90240 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Downey, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Downey, 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 Downey includes coordinates 33.940014°N, 118.132569°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90241, 90242, 90239, 90240. 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.
