Merced, California Weather
Merced, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Merced, Merced County.
Full aviation weather for Merced is published on the Merced Regional Macready Field (KMCE) page, 3 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 Merced 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 Merced: Castle Airport (KMER) 12 km · Turlock Municipal Airport (KO15) 28 km · Chowchilla Airport (K2O6) 30 km · Gustine Airport (K3O1) 43 km · Los Banos Municipal Airport (KLSN) 43 km
Conditions reported at KMCE describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Merced specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Merced, California
Merced lies at the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, a broad expanse where the earth's bounty is coaxed forth under a sky that often stretches, immense and pale, across the horizon. It lies 7.6 miles east-south-east of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 114°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-east of Winton. This fertile plain, shaped by ancient riverbeds and the gentle slope towards the coast, has long been a canvas for agriculture, a history that began long before its formal establishment as a town. The economy of Merced remains deeply rooted in the fertile land, with farming and related industries forming its backbone, producing an abundance of fruits, nuts, and dairy products that travel far beyond its borders. The climate here, with its warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, fosters a particular kind of resilience, a quiet persistence that mirrors the steady growth of the crops in the surrounding fields. The cultural character of Merced is one of approachable warmth, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the distinctive quality of the late afternoon light, a softened amber, seems to linger on the buildings and streets. A notable landmark is the historic Merced Theatre, a reminder of earlier eras of community gathering, while the presence of the University of California, Merced, injects a vibrant intellectual energy into the region. Though not known for professional sports teams, the spirit of competition finds its outlet in local leagues and the shared enthusiasm of residents. Major events often revolve around agricultural themes and community festivals, celebrating the harvest and the enduring spirit of the people who call Merced home.
Live animated radar for Merced 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 | Merced, Merced County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.302163°N, 120.482968°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95340, 95348, 95341, 95343, 95344 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Merced, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Merced, 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 Merced includes coordinates 37.302163°N, 120.482968°W, situated in Merced County. ZIP code 95340, 95348, 95341, 95343, 95344. 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. 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.
