Palo Cedro, California Weather
Palo Cedro, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Palo Cedro, Shasta County.
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About Palo Cedro, California
Palo Cedro unfolds across a landscape where the foothills of the Cascade Range begin to soften their ruggedness, giving way to rolling terrain dotted with venerable oaks and scattered pine. It lies 8.2 miles east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-east of Anderson. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and sun-warmed chaparral, a fragrance that deepens as the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the open spaces. Creeks, some year-round and others seasonal trickles, carve gentle paths through the land, their banks fringed with willows and cottonwoods, offering a verdant contrast to the golden hues of the surrounding hills. The sky above Palo Cedro is a vast expanse, frequently painted with dramatic cloud formations that shift and reform with the passing day, and in the quiet of evening, the distant glow of Shasta Lake hints at the watery heart of the region. The history of Palo Cedro is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands and the enduring spirit of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of agriculture and a life connected to the land. Early endeavors often centered on cattle ranching and the cultivation of crops suited to the climate, a legacy that still informs the local economy, with many residents maintaining ranches or working in agricultural-related industries. The presence of the nearby Sacramento River, though not directly through Palo Cedro itself, has long been a vital artery for commerce and sustenance in the broader region. While Palo Cedro may not boast grand monuments, its character is defined by a quiet resilience, a practical approach to daily life, and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that forms its backdrop, from the golden meadows to the distant, snow-capped peaks.
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| Location | Palo Cedro, Shasta County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.563763°N, 122.238892°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96073 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Palo Cedro, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palo Cedro, 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 Palo Cedro includes coordinates 40.563763°N, 122.238892°W, situated in Shasta County. ZIP code 96073. 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.
