Happy Valley, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Happy Valley, El Dorado County.
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Happy Valley unfolds as a quiet embrace of rolling foothills, where sun-drenched slopes give way to shadowed canyons. It lies 28.0 miles east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-east of Pollock Pines. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked pine needles and the earthy scent of the soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring character. Oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the landscape, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of seasons past. Streams, silver threads in the afternoon light, meander through the valleys, their gentle murmur a soothing counterpoint to the distant hum of cicadas. The terrain is a study in gentle transitions, from the open meadows where wildflowers bloom in vibrant bursts of color to the denser woodlands that offer cool respite. The history of Happy Valley is intertwined with the echoes of gold prospectors and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life beyond the crowded cities. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of the land, established farms and ranches, their efforts shaping the agricultural character that still defines much of Happy Valley. The local economy, while diverse, retains a strong connection to the earth, with vineyards yielding fine wines and orchards offering the sweet bounty of ripe fruit. Small businesses, often family-run, lend a sense of intimate commerce to the area, their doors opening to a steady stream of neighbors and visitors. There's a distinct rhythm to life in Happy Valley, an unhurried pace that allows for contemplation and appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds it.
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| Location | Happy Valley, El Dorado County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.681849°N, 120.56326°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95684, 95245, 90031, 96007 |
| Area Code | 213, 323, 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley includes coordinates 38.681849°N, 120.563260°W, situated in El Dorado County. ZIP code 95684, 95245, 90031, 96007. Telephone area code: 213, 323, 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.