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Mentone sprawls across a sun-baked expanse where the San Bernardino Mountains begin their rugged ascent, a place where the earth’s ochre tones meet the vast, cerulean canvas of the California sky. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Redlands, CA (from Redlands, CA: bearing 70°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of San Bernardino. The air, thin and dry, carries the scent of dust and resilient scrub, a constant reminder of the arid embrace of the Inland Empire. Low-slung buildings, some weathered to the color of bleached bone, others painted in cheerful, defiant hues, huddle together as if for comfort against the immensity of the surrounding desert. Canyons, etched deep into the land by eons of wind and infrequent rain, snake away from the valley floor, their shadowed depths hinting at cooler, hidden worlds. Here, the light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a golden, almost liquid quality, bathing everything in a warm, nostalgic glow. This corner of San Bernardino County has a history tied to the bounty of the earth, once a significant agricultural hub known for its citrus groves, their sweet perfume a distant memory carried on the breeze. The land, though harsh, yielded its treasures, supporting a community built on hard work and the promise of a good harvest. Today, the echoes of that agricultural past mingle with the hum of modern life, as Mentone continues to be a place of transition, a gateway between the sprawling urban centers and the wilder, untamed landscapes beyond. The local economy, while diversified, still holds a connection to the land, with trucking and logistics playing a significant role, their big rigs a common sight on the wider avenues. The distinctive charm of Mentone lies in this blend of resilience and quiet persistence, a testament to a community that has learned to thrive in the embrace of the desert sun.
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| Location | Mentone, San Bernardino County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.070013°N, 117.134481°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92359 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mentone, 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 Mentone includes coordinates 34.070013°N, 117.134481°W, situated in San Bernardino County. ZIP code 92359. Telephone area code: 909. 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.