Mission Viejo, California Weather
Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, Orange County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Mission Viejo. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Mission Viejo is published on the John Wayne Orange County International Airport (KSNA) page, 20 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo: Corona Municipal Airport (KAJO) 34 km · Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) 42 km · Chino Airport (KCNO) 42 km · Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) 44 km · Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) 44 km
Conditions reported at KSNA describe the airfield itself. Weather 20 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mission Viejo specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, a geological embrace that gives the city its characteristic topography. It lies 2.5 miles east-south-east of Laguna Hills, CA (from Laguna Hills, CA: bearing 110°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of Irvine. The terrain here is a study in soft contours and expansive skies, where the golden light of late afternoon often lingers, casting long, warm shadows across the manicured hillsides and the shimmering surfaces of its lakes. The air, especially as evening approaches, carries a subtle, dry scent of chaparral and eucalyptus, a reminder of the wilder, more rugged terrain that lies just beyond the city's planned neighborhoods. This geographical setting imbues Mission Viejo with a sense of spaciousness, a feeling of being both sheltered and open, a place where the rhythm of daily life seems to move with a certain unhurried grace, mirroring the slow sweep of the hills themselves. The history of Mission Viejo is deeply intertwined with the vision of its developers, a community meticulously planned and brought to life in the latter half of the 20th century, transforming a vast ranchland into a thriving residential and commercial hub. Its economy, while diverse, has always benefited from its strategic location within Orange County, drawing strength from a robust service sector, technological innovation, and a strong presence in retail and business operations. Major industries here often revolve around corporate headquarters, specialized manufacturing, and the ever-present demands of a well-educated populace seeking professional opportunities. The land itself, once dedicated to agriculture, now supports a dynamic economic engine, its prosperity a testament to careful planning and sustained growth, a quiet hum of productivity that underpins the city's orderly appearance. Mission Viejo's cultural tapestry is woven with threads of community engagement and a deep appreciation for its planned amenities. While the city itself doesn't boast professional sports franchises within its immediate borders, it is surrounded by a rich sporting landscape, with the Anaheim Ducks (NHL) and Los Angeles Angels (MLB) playing in nearby Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) and Chargers (NFL) in Inglewood, offering ample opportunities for avid fans. The city is renowned for its extensive park system and the picturesque Lake Mission Viejo, a central gathering place for recreation and community events, including summer concerts and holiday festivities. Renowned educational institutions like Saddleback College contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, fostering a culture of learning and aspiration, attracting individuals who contribute to the city's reputation as a desirable place to live and pursue a fulfilling life.
Live animated radar for Mission Viejo 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 | Mission Viejo, Orange County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.600023°N, 117.671995°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92691, 92692, 92690 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mission Viejo, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo includes coordinates 33.600023°N, 117.671995°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 92691, 92692, 92690. Telephone area code: 949. 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.
