Forestville, California Weather
Forestville, 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, soil and crop conditions for Forestville, Sonoma County.
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About Forestville, California
Forestville lies a breath away from the Pacific, its character etched by the meandering Russian River and the dense, verdant embrace of redwood forests. It lies 6.5 miles south-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of Santa Rosa. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the faint, briny tang of the distant ocean, a constant reminder of its coastal proximity. Streets wind like fallen branches, lined with a mix of weathered Victorians and more recent homes, many boasting porches that seem designed for lingering afternoons. The river, a ribbon of cool, dark water, dictates much of Forestville's rhythm, its banks a popular haunt for swimmers, kayakers, and those simply seeking solace under the immense, cathedral-like canopy of ancient trees. Sunlight filters through the towering redwoods in shifting patterns, creating an ethereal glow that imbues the landscape with a quiet, almost sacred, beauty. The history of Forestville is deeply intertwined with the logging industry that once dominated its economy, the immense redwoods providing the raw material for fortunes built and lives sustained. Remnants of that era can still be glimpsed in the sturdy, timber-framed buildings that dot the older parts of Forestville. Today, the river and the surrounding natural beauty have steered the local economy toward tourism and recreation, drawing visitors eager to hike the trails, sample local wines from nearby vineyards, and simply escape the clamor of urban life. The town has a palpable sense of community, a laid-back atmosphere where conversation flows easily and neighbors still recognize each other on the street, a gentle hum of life that resonates with the natural world around it.
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| Location | Forestville, Sonoma County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.473524°N, 122.890272°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95436 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forestville, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forestville, 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 Forestville includes coordinates 38.473524°N, 122.890272°W, situated in Sonoma County. ZIP code 95436. 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.
