Granite Bay, California Weather
Granite Bay, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Granite Bay, Placer County.
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About Granite Bay, California
Granite Bay rests on the western edge of Folsom Lake, a place where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their gentle descent. It lies 4.3 miles east-south-east of Rocklin, CA (from Rocklin, CA: bearing 116°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Roseville. The air here carries the scent of sun-baked pine needles and dry earth, a fragrance that deepens as the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the undulating terrain. Oak woodlands, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient hands, punctuate the landscape, interspersed with chaparral that bursts with muted greens and earthy browns. The shimmering expanse of the lake itself is a constant presence, its waters reflecting the vast, cerulean sky, a cool counterpoint to the warmth of the land. The rhythm of Granite Bay is one of quiet mornings giving way to active afternoons, where the rustle of leaves underfoot and the distant call of a hawk are the dominant sounds. This stretch of Placer County carries echoes of a boom past, a history tied to the gold rush that shaped so much of California. While the frantic search for riches has long subsided, the legacy of that era persists, subtly influencing the character of Granite Bay. Today, its economy is largely driven by its appeal as a residential haven and a gateway to the recreational opportunities Folsom Lake provides, drawing families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The presence of the lake has fostered a culture centered around water sports and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the region, a distinctive feature that sets Granite Bay apart. The land here, though developed, still retains a wildness, a reminder of the rugged terrain that once drew prospectors and continues to offer solace to those who call it home.
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| Location | Granite Bay, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.763235°N, 121.163836°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95746 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Granite Bay, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Granite Bay, 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 Granite Bay includes coordinates 38.763235°N, 121.163836°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 95746. 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. 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.
