Pinecrest, California Weather
Pinecrest, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Pinecrest, Tuolumne County.
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About Pinecrest, California
Pinecrest breathes the high Sierra air, a scattering of cabins and lodges embraced by the deep green hush of pine and fir. It lies 60.2 miles east-north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 19.7 miles east-south-east of White Pines. The landscape here is a study in granite and shadow, with slopes that rise steeply from the edge of the eponymous lake, its waters a cool, shadowed blue in the summer sun, often rimmed with a dusting of snow even into early spring. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, painting shifting mosaics on the forest floor, and the scent of pine needles and damp earth is a constant, invigorating presence. The very air feels thinner, cleaner, carrying the distant whisper of wind through the boughs and the sharp cry of a Steller's jay. This alpine haven, long a summer retreat for those escaping the valley heat, draws its character from a history intertwined with the Sierras' grandeur and the practicalities of mountain life. While not a bustling hub of industry, Pinecrest's economy has historically been tied to its appeal as a destination, with lodging, small shops, and recreational activities forming its backbone. The lake itself, a focal point for both residents and visitors, offers a serene counterpoint to the rugged terrain, its shores a place for quiet contemplation or energetic recreation. Generations have found solace and adventure in Pinecrest, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the immense, silent presence of the mountains is a constant, grounding force.
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| Location | Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.188528°N, 119.990739°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95945, 95364 |
| Area Code | 530, 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pinecrest, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest includes coordinates 38.188528°N, 119.990739°W, situated in Tuolumne County. ZIP code 95945, 95364. Telephone area code: 530, 408, 669. 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.
