Palmdale, California Weather
Palmdale, 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 for Palmdale, Los Angeles County.
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About Palmdale, California
Palmdale rests in a high desert basin, its geography defined by the vast, sun-baked Antelope Valley, a landscape where the earth stretches towards distant, rugged mountain ranges. It lies 8.3 miles south of Lancaster, CA (from Lancaster, CA: bearing 172°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of Vincent. For millennia, this arid expanse was home to indigenous peoples, a history that whispers on the wind across the scrub-dotted plains. Later, ranching and agriculture took root, drawing sustenance from the scarce water, a testament to human resilience against the elements. Today, Palmdale's economy is significantly shaped by aerospace and defense industries, humming with innovation against a backdrop of wide-open skies, and the city’s growth is a story of adapting to the unique demands of this high desert setting. The cultural character of Palmdale is one of pragmatic optimism, a spirit forged in the challenging beauty of its environment, where the light at dusk paints the mountains in hues of rose and violet. While not boasting a wealth of ancient landmarks, Palmdale is home to the Palmdale Amphitheater, a modern venue for cultural gatherings, and the distinctive Blackbird Airpark, celebrating its aerospace heritage. The city's educational landscape is served by branches of local colleges, fostering a community keen on learning and advancement. Though lacking professional sports teams, the spirit of competition is alive in local leagues and recreational pursuits. Palmdale has been a formative place for individuals like actor and musician Jaden Smith, whose presence reflects the evolving cultural currents within this dynamic desert city.
Live animated radar for Palmdale and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.579434°N, 118.116461°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93550, 93591, 93551, 93552, 93590 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Palmdale, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palmdale, 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 Palmdale includes coordinates 34.579434°N, 118.116461°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 93550, 93591, 93551, 93552, 93590. Telephone area code: 760. 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.
