Quartz Hill, California Weather
Quartz Hill, 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 for Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.
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About Quartz Hill, California
Quartz Hill rises from the Santa Clara River Valley with a quiet dignity, its rolling hills and broad expanses sculpted by the persistent hand of wind and sun. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of Lancaster, CA (from Lancaster, CA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Palmdale. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, a palette that deepens and softens as the sun arcs across the vast California sky. Sagebrush and hardy chaparral cling to the slopes, their silvery leaves rustling like hushed secrets in the dry air, while the occasional oak stands sentinel, its gnarled branches reaching towards the heavens. The air itself carries the scent of dry earth and distant blossoms, a fragrance that speaks of resilience and a life lived close to the elements. Far below, the valley floor stretches out, a patchwork of agricultural endeavors and burgeoning residential areas, all under the watchful gaze of the San Gabriel Mountains that form a dramatic, hazy backdrop. The story of Quartz Hill is one of agricultural roots and a steady, organic growth that mirrored the very land it occupies. Once a significant center for rose cultivation, the scent of those blooms once perfumed the air, a legacy that lingers in the collective memory of the area. Today, while agriculture remains a quiet hum in the background, the local economy has diversified, with residents commuting to larger employment centers and a growing number of small businesses serving the community. The distinctive character of Quartz Hill is best observed in its unhurried pace, a gentle rhythm that allows for an appreciation of the wide-open spaces and the enduring, sun-drenched beauty of this corner of Los Angeles County. The golden hour here is a spectacle, casting a warm, ethereal glow that transforms the familiar hills into something truly magical.
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| Location | Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.645264°N, 118.218131°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93536 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Quartz Hill, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Quartz Hill, 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 Quartz Hill includes coordinates 34.645264°N, 118.218131°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 93536. 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.
