Gold River, California Weather
Gold River, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Gold River, Sacramento County.
Full aviation weather for Gold River is published on the Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) page, 9 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 Gold River 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 Gold River: McClellan Airfield (KMCC) 14 km · Rancho Murieta Airport (KRIU) 20 km · Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) 25 km · Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) 31 km · Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field (KLHM) 33 km
Conditions reported at KMHR describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Gold River specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Gold River, California
Gold River, a stretch of Sacramento County where the land breathes with a gentle, sun-drenched rhythm, presents a landscape of manicured green spaces and the quiet hum of residential life. It lies 1.9 miles south-east of Fair Oaks, CA (from Fair Oaks, CA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-east of Roseville. The terrain here is largely flat, a fertile plain that slopes subtly towards the Sacramento River, though the direct waterway is more a promise than a constant presence in the immediate vicinity. Instead, man-made lakes and shimmering canals weave through the neighborhoods, reflecting the wide, often brilliant California sky, a sky that can turn a breathtaking lavender and rose as the day wanes. Mature trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, line the streets, providing dappled shade and a sense of established calm. The air itself carries a faint, dry warmth, even in the cooler months, hinting at the region's Mediterranean climate. The story of Gold River is one of thoughtful development, a community built with an eye toward harmonious living rather than wild expansion. Its economy, while not tied to a singular booming industry, benefits from the broader economic vitality of the greater Sacramento area, with many residents commuting to work in professional and service sectors. The presence of well-regarded schools and a focus on community amenities has fostered a stable, family-oriented character. While the echoes of California's Gold Rush are distant, the spirit of aspiration and the pursuit of a good life are palpable. Gold River’s distinctive charm lies not in dramatic vistas or historical monuments, but in its quiet dignity, the sense of a place deliberately cultivated for comfort and connection, a place where the evening light seems to linger a little longer on the well-tended lawns.
Live animated radar for Gold River 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Gold River, Sacramento County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.626294°N, 121.246616°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95670 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gold River, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gold River, 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 Gold River includes coordinates 38.626294°N, 121.246616°W, situated in Sacramento County. ZIP code 95670. 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.
