La Jolla, California Weather
La Jolla, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for La Jolla, Orange County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near La Jolla. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for La Jolla is published on the Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) page, 10 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 La Jolla 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 La Jolla: John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) 20 km · Chino Airport (KCNO) 26 km · Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) 26 km · Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) 41 km · Flabob Airport (KRIR) 45 km
Conditions reported at KFUL describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at La Jolla specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for La Jolla.
About La Jolla, California
La Jolla unfurls along a rugged coastline, where sandstone bluffs, weathered by the Pacific's insistent breath, plunge into the cerulean depths. It lies 1.1 miles south-south-west of Placentia, CA (from Placentia, CA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-east of Anaheim. The air itself carries a saline tang, a constant whisper of the ocean's vastness that permeates the very character of La Jolla. Canyons, carved by ancient streams now long gone, fragment the terrain, their shadowed slopes often cloaked in the hardy chaparral that clings tenaciously to the earth. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal haze, possesses a particular clarity here, illuminating the ochre hues of the cliffs and the emerald shimmer of the kelp forests swaying just offshore. The rhythm of life in La Jolla moves with the tide, a gentle ebb and flow marked by the cry of gulls and the distant murmur of waves breaking against the shore. This stretch of coast has a history etched not just in its geological formations but in the enduring spirit of those who have called it home. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the sea, laid the groundwork for a community that would evolve into a nexus of scientific inquiry and artistic expression. The presence of esteemed research institutions has fostered an intellectual vibrancy, attracting minds dedicated to understanding the ocean's mysteries and the planet's intricate ecosystems. While agriculture once played a significant role, the economy of La Jolla now thrives on a blend of tourism, research, and the quiet prosperity of its residents, a testament to its ability to adapt and flourish. The distinctive architecture, a graceful marriage of Spanish Colonial and modern design, reflects a heritage that values beauty and innovation, creating a landscape that is both historically rich and aesthetically arresting.
Live animated radar for La Jolla 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 | La Jolla, Orange County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.857515°N, 117.876447°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92870, 92037 |
| Area Code | 949, 714 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This La Jolla, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for La Jolla, 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 La Jolla includes coordinates 33.857515°N, 117.876447°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 92870, 92037. Telephone area code: 949, 714. 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.
