Petaluma Center, California Weather
Petaluma Center, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Petaluma Center, Sonoma County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Petaluma Center. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Petaluma Center is published on the Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (KDVO) page, 24 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Petaluma Center have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Petaluma Center: Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) 29 km · Napa County Airport (KAPC) 44 km · Healdsburg Municipal Airport (KHES) 46 km
Conditions reported at KDVO describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Petaluma Center specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Petaluma Center.
About Petaluma Center, California
Petaluma Center lies cradled in a fertile valley, a landscape sculpted by the serpentine grace of the Petaluma River. It lies 7.8 miles south-west of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Petaluma. Rolling hills, cloaked in tawny grasses that surrender to the sun's persistent warmth, give way to richer, darker soils where vineyards and orchards have taken root. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of blossoms in spring, a musky earthiness in summer, and the crisp, clean tang of approaching rain in autumn. Even in the heart of the valley, a subtle salinity whispers from the nearby Pacific, a constant reminder of the coastal influence that shapes the very character of this place, softening the edges of the inland heat and lending a gentle humidity to the evenings. The history of Petaluma Center is deeply entwined with the land and its bounty, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and innovation. For generations, this valley has been a breadbasket, its prosperity built on dairy farms that once dotted the landscape and poultry ranches that earned it the moniker "Egg Basket of the World." Today, that legacy endures, albeit transformed. While agriculture remains a vital heartbeat, the vineyards now stand as prominent symbols of Sonoma County's renowned wine industry, their vines meticulously tended, reflecting a dedication to quality and a deep respect for the soil. Beyond the fields, a burgeoning creative spirit thrives, with artisans and entrepreneurs drawn to the affordable charm and welcoming atmosphere of Petaluma Center, contributing to a lively, independent character that feels both grounded and forward-looking.
Live animated radar for Petaluma Center and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Petaluma Center, Sonoma County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.2506°N, 122.7888°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94952 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Petaluma Center, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Petaluma Center, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Petaluma Center includes coordinates 38.250600°N, 122.788800°W, situated in Sonoma County. ZIP code 94952. Telephone area code: 510. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
