Murphys, California Weather
Murphys, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Murphys, Calaveras County.
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About Murphys, California
Murphys lies at the western edge of the Sierra Nevada foothills, a place where rolling oak woodlands begin to give way to steeper, chaparral-covered slopes. It lies 38.0 miles north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 43°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Angels Camp. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked scent of sagebrush and warm earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin and seems to settle into the very stones of the old buildings. The landscape is a study in muted greens and dusty browns, punctuated by the bright, audacious yellow of wild mustard that spills across the fields in spring. Narrow canyons, their sides etched by eons of water, wind through the terrain, their depths a cool, shaded contrast to the sun-drenched ridges above. The Amador Creek, a ribbon of clear, cool water, tumbles and pools its way through the heart of the region, its murmur a constant, low-frequency accompaniment to the sounds of everyday life. This is a place carved by the California Gold Rush, where the ghosts of prospectors still seem to linger in the shadows of the weathered storefronts. The economy, once fueled by the feverish search for glittering nuggets, has long since shifted, though the echoes of that wild past remain a strong current in the local character. Today, Murphys is known for its burgeoning wine industry, its vineyards climbing the gentle slopes and producing varietals that capture the unique terroir of the foothills. Beyond the tasting rooms, a vibrant arts scene thrives, drawing inspiration from the abundant natural beauty and the rich historical tapestry. Old stone buildings, remnants of a more robust era, now house artisanal shops and restaurants, their interiors cool and dim, offering a welcome respite from the bright, insistent sunshine of Calaveras County.
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| Location | Murphys, Calaveras County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.13742°N, 120.459644°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95247 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Murphys, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Murphys, 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 Murphys includes coordinates 38.137420°N, 120.459644°W, situated in Calaveras County. ZIP code 95247. 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.
