Miranda, California Weather
Miranda, 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 Miranda, Humboldt County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Miranda.
About Miranda, California
Miranda unfolds in a valley cradled by the emerald embrace of the redwood forests, a place where the sky is a cathedral ceiling and the air carries the damp, earthy scent of ancient growth. It lies 43.1 miles south-south-east of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north of Garberville. The Eel River, a serpentine ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through this verdant expanse, its banks often shrouded in a mist that softens the sharp edges of the mountains. Here, sunlight filters through the towering canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with ethereal light, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through needles and the distant murmur of the river. The landscape itself feels alive, a breathing entity of moss-covered bark, unfurling ferns, and the persistent, quiet strength of trees that have witnessed centuries. This is a corner of Humboldt County where logging once dictated the pulse of life, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very character of Miranda. While the grand scale of timber extraction has receded, a deep respect for the forest persists, influencing a way of life that values self-sufficiency and a connection to the land. The local economy, though diversified, still feels the echoes of its timber roots, with a growing appreciation for sustainable forestry and the burgeoning tourism drawn by the majestic redwood groves. Small, independent businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of the community, their storefronts reflecting a pragmatic charm that belies the wild beauty surrounding them. The rhythm of Miranda is one of quiet resilience, a gentle ebb and flow dictated less by the clock and more by the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.
Live animated radar for Miranda and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Miranda, Humboldt County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.234586°N, 123.823646°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95553 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Miranda, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Miranda, 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 Miranda includes coordinates 40.234586°N, 123.823646°W, situated in Humboldt County. ZIP code 95553. Telephone area code: 530. 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.
