Parkwood, California Weather
Parkwood, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Parkwood, Madera County.
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About Parkwood, California
Parkwood unfolds across a sun-drenched expanse where the Sierra Nevada foothills begin their gentle descent towards the Central Valley's fertile heart. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 159°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south of Madera Acres. The land here is a study in ochre and sage, punctuated by the resilient green of oak and the darker, more somber hues of chaparral. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise and fall like a sleeping giant's breath, their contours etched by dry washes that come alive with a brief, fierce energy after the infrequent rains. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, almost medicinal scent of dust and wild herbs, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Distant, hazy blue mountains form a constant, silent backdrop, their peaks a promise of cooler, wilder country. The story of Parkwood is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the tenacious spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established a community that learned to thrive on the region's agricultural potential. Almond orchards, their delicate blossoms a fleeting spectacle in spring, and vineyards, their leaves turning a fiery crimson in autumn, have long been the economic lifeblood of Parkwood, their rows stretching towards the horizon like ordered dreams. Though the agricultural rhythm still dictates much of the town's pace, a quiet understanding of its past is evident in the weathered barns and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. The simple, unhurried way of life here offers a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities, a deliberate choice for those who find their contentment in the quiet expanse.
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| Location | Parkwood, Madera County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.926891°N, 120.044605°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93637 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Parkwood, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Parkwood, 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 Parkwood includes coordinates 36.926891°N, 120.044605°W, situated in Madera County. ZIP code 93637. 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.
