El Nido, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for El Nido, Merced County.
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El Nido unfolds across a landscape etched by the sun and the gentle flow of the Merced River. It lies 11.6 miles south of Merced, CA (from Merced, CA: bearing 183°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-east of Santa Rita Park. Here, the earth, a rich ochre under the vast Californian sky, rolls out in broad, fertile plains that hint at the agricultural bounty to come. The air, when the wind breathes from the west, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit, a subtle perfume mingling with the dust kicked up by passing vehicles. The character of El Nido is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, mirroring the slow, steady rhythm of the seasons. The history of El Nido is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Merced County, its economy built on the hardworking hands that coax life from the soil. For generations, this land has been a source of sustenance, with orchards and fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald hues a stark contrast to the sun-baked earth. The Merced River, a lifeline for the region, whispers tales of journeys past, of pioneers and settlers who found their fortunes in this fertile valley. Though not a place of grand monuments, El Nido possesses a distinct charm, a quiet dignity born of its enduring connection to the land and the people who have called it home.
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| Location | El Nido, Merced County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.134944°N, 120.492129°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90278, 95317 |
| Area Code | 310, 424, 408, 669 |
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for El Nido, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, aviation weather (METAR/TAF), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and tide data for coastal localities, and soil temperature and crop weather for agricultural areas. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for El Nido includes coordinates 37.134944°N, 120.492129°W, situated in Merced County. ZIP code 90278, 95317. Telephone area code: 310, 424, 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 provided by the FAA Aviation Weather Center. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.