Merced, California Weather
Merced, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Merced, Merced County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
