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Pacoima rests in a basin where the San Gabriel Mountains begin their gentle descent towards the vast expanse of the Los Angeles valley, a place where the air, even in the dry heat, carries a faint, mineral tang from the surrounding hills. It lies 1.0 miles north-north-east of Arleta, CA (from Arleta, CA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north-north-east of Van Nuys. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones – ochre soil, scrubby chaparral clinging to the slopes, and the occasional hardy palm tree standing sentinel against the often-brilliant blue sky. Streets are laid out with a certain practicality, a grid that speaks of development rather than organic growth, yet pockets of verdant landscaping bloom in unexpected defiance, a testament to the persistent care of its residents. The quality of light in the late afternoon can be remarkable, casting long, soft shadows and imbuing the stucco homes and modest businesses with a warm, golden glow that softens their edges. This corner of the San Fernando Valley carries the echoes of a time when agriculture was king, its name itself believed to derive from a Chumash word for "place of the wild beans" or "end of the valley." As Los Angeles expanded, Pacoima transformed, its fertile lands giving way to suburban sprawl and industrial parks, becoming a vital hub for manufacturing and logistics. The San Fernando Reservoir, a significant water storage facility, lies to the west, a quiet, shimmering presence that underscores the region's dependence on careful resource management. The rhythm of life in Pacoima is one of steady work and community life, a place where the legacy of its agricultural past is now interwoven with the vibrant, diverse tapestry of modern Southern California, a place that continues to evolve with a quiet, enduring strength.
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| Location | Pacoima, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.262502°N, 118.427027°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 91331, 91333, 91334 |
| Area Code | 626 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pacoima, 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 Pacoima includes coordinates 34.262502°N, 118.427027°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 91331, 91333, 91334. Telephone area code: 626. 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.