Little River, California Weather
Little River, 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 Little River, Mendocino County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Little River.
About Little River, California
Little River is a breath of salt-laced air against the rugged Mendocino coast. It lies 72.3 miles north-west of Windsor, CA (from Windsor, CA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-south-east of Mendocino. The landscape here is a dramatic interplay of land and sea, where ancient redwood forests, their colossal trunks cloaked in emerald moss, tumble down towards a coastline of crashing waves and sea-sculpted rock formations. The air, perpetually cool and carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth, often hangs thick with the coastal fog that rolls in like a gentle, white tide, softening the edges of the world and lending a hushed reverence to the towering trees. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: steep, forested slopes give way to narrow, winding roads that cling precariously to the bluffs, offering fleeting glimpses of the vast, restless Pacific below. The story of Little River is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once defined this stretch of coast, with the ghosts of sawmills and the scent of cut timber lingering in the very air, though the forests now stand in more protected reverence. Today, the local economy is a quieter affair, sustained by tourism drawn to its unspoiled beauty and a burgeoning appreciation for local wine and artisan crafts. Small galleries and charming inns dot the landscape, catering to those seeking solace and inspiration in the raw, untamed spirit of the place. The rhythm of life in Little River is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the slow, deliberate growth of the ancient trees, a steady pulse that has endured for generations, each passing season adding another layer to its enduring character.
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| Location | Little River, Mendocino County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.270732°N, 123.788347°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95456 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Little River, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Little River, 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 Little River includes coordinates 39.270732°N, 123.788347°W, situated in Mendocino County. ZIP code 95456. 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.
