Martinez, California Weather
Martinez, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Martinez, Contra Costa County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Martinez. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Martinez is published on the Buchanan Field (KCCR) page, 8 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 Martinez 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 Martinez: Napa County Airport (KAPC) 25 km · Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) 33 km · Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) 34 km · Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (KDVO) 39 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 40 km
Conditions reported at KCCR describe the airfield itself. Weather 8 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Martinez specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Martinez, California
Martinez, a place where the sun, when it begins its slow descent, casts a honeyed glow across the rolling hills that cradle the Carquinez Strait. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Benicia, CA (from Benicia, CA: bearing 147°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-north-west of Concord. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the vast Pacific that lies just beyond the horizon, yet the land itself is a mosaic of ochre earth and stubborn green, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of eucalyptus trees. The gentle slope of the terrain guides the eye toward the shimmering expanse of the waterway, where the rhythmic pulse of small boats creates a quiet counterpoint to the distant hum of industry. This is a landscape shaped by wind and water, a place where the raw power of nature has softened into a welcoming embrace, inviting contemplation and a sense of enduring presence. The history of Martinez is deeply entwined with its strategic position on the strait, a natural gateway that has drawn settlers and industry for generations. Once a vital hub for the railroad and a burgeoning center for oil refining, the echoes of its industrial past can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy, though diversified, still retains a connection to its maritime roots, with marinas and waterfront businesses contributing to the town's character. Beyond the functional, Martinez has also fostered a creative undercurrent, attracting artists and musicians who find inspiration in its unique light and unpretentious charm, adding a layer of quiet vibrancy to the daily rhythm of this enduring California settlement.
Live animated radar for Martinez 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 | Martinez, Contra Costa County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.019366°N, 122.134132°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92274, 95370, 94553 |
| Area Code | 408, 669, 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Martinez, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Martinez, 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 Martinez includes coordinates 38.019366°N, 122.134132°W, situated in Contra Costa County. ZIP code 92274, 95370, 94553. Telephone area code: 408, 669, 510. 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.
