Phelan, California Weather
Phelan, 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, soil and crop conditions for Phelan, San Bernardino County.
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About Phelan, California
Phelan sits at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains, a place where the high desert begins its slow, deliberate climb toward craggy peaks. It lies 14.3 miles south-west of Adelanto, CA (from Adelanto, CA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east of Piñon Hills. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and resilient forms: scrub oak and sagebrush cling to dusty slopes, their silver-green leaves catching the sun like scattered coins. Canyons, carved by ancient waters and wind, cleave the terrain, offering glimpses of a raw, untamed geology. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of creosote after a rare rain. Even at midday, a profound stillness often descends, broken only by the distant call of a hawk or the rustle of wind through dry grasses. This high desert expanse has been a passage for peoples and commerce for generations, its character shaped by the hardy souls who have sought fortune or refuge here. Historically, the economy of Phelan and its environs has been tied to the land, with ranching and agriculture finding a precarious hold in the arid soil. Today, the town’s lifeblood is a blend of residential growth, serving as a bedroom community for larger cities, and a continued connection to the natural resources of the region, particularly through outdoor recreation and a growing appreciation for its stark beauty. The nearby mountains offer a constant, silent backdrop, their imposing presence a reminder of the elemental forces that have shaped this corner of the world.
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| Location | Phelan, San Bernardino County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.426109°N, 117.572275°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92371, 92329 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Phelan, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Phelan, 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 Phelan includes coordinates 34.426109°N, 117.572275°W, situated in San Bernardino County. ZIP code 92371, 92329. Telephone area code: 909. 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.
