Elk Grove, California Weather
Elk Grove, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Elk Grove, Sacramento County.
Full aviation weather for Elk Grove is published on the Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) page, 16 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Elk Grove have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Elk Grove: Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) 17 km · Lodi Airport (K1O3) 25 km · Rancho Murieta Airport (KRIU) 25 km · McClellan Airfield (KMCC) 29 km · Kingdon Airpark (KO20) 35 km
Conditions reported at KSAC describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Elk Grove specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, expansive plains of the Sacramento Valley, its terrain largely flat and fertile, a testament to the rich agricultural heritage that once defined its character. It lies 4.1 miles south-south-west of Vineyard, CA (from Vineyard, CA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-east of Florin. Historically, this land was a vital crossroads, first for Native American tribes traversing the Central Valley and later for pioneers venturing westward, drawn by the promise of opportunity. The economy of Elk Grove today, while still bearing echoes of its agricultural roots with surrounding farms, has diversified significantly, embracing a robust retail sector, a burgeoning technology presence, and a strong service industry that supports its growing population. The very air here, especially in the warm embrace of summer, seems to carry a quiet hum of progress, a steady pulse of commerce and community life. The cultural character of Elk Grove is a vibrant blend of its historical roots and its modern, dynamic growth, fostering a spirit of neighborly engagement. While no single towering landmark dominates the skyline, the community finds its identity in its well-maintained parks and the everyday life that unfolds within its residential neighborhoods and bustling commercial centers. The city is home to several institutions of higher learning, including branches of larger universities, drawing students and scholars to its educational offerings. Though Elk Grove may not boast professional major league sports teams, local youth leagues and community sports are a significant part of its social fabric. The city has also been the birthplace or adopted home of a few individuals who have achieved notable recognition in various fields, adding to Elk Grove's unique story.
Live animated radar for Elk Grove and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.408799°N, 121.371618°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95624, 95757, 95758, 95759 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Elk Grove, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elk Grove, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Elk Grove includes coordinates 38.408799°N, 121.371618°W, situated in Sacramento County. ZIP code 95624, 95757, 95758, 95759. 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. 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.
