Ravendale, California Weather
Ravendale, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ravendale, Lassen County.
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About Ravendale, California
Ravendale lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the sky feels immense and the wind, a constant companion, whispers through the dry grasses. It lies 92.4 miles north-north-west of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 342°T), and is situated 30.4 miles north-north-east of Susanville. The land itself is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle incline from the distant, rugged peaks that fringe the horizon, down to the flatter, more open country where the ranches have taken root. Patches of sturdy sagebrush cling to the earth, their silvery-green leaves shimmering in the afternoon light, interspersed with hardy grasses that turn a pale gold as summer progresses. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of wild herbs and the mineral tang of the soil. Evenings bring a remarkable clarity, the stars emerging with a sharp brilliance against a deepening indigo canvas, and the silence, when it descends, is profound, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of unseen creatures in the twilight. The history of Ravendale is etched into the very landscape, a testament to the hardy souls who first sought to tame this wild expanse. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of Ravendale, the legacy of cattle drives and open-range days still palpable in the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy remains tied to the land, with livestock and agricultural pursuits forming the backbone of its livelihood. While Ravendale is not a place of bustling industry, its quiet persistence speaks of resilience, a community that has learned to thrive in concert with the natural world. The distinctive character of Ravendale is one of understated endurance, a place where the vastness of the surrounding country shapes the lives and perspectives of those who call it home, fostering a deep connection to the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring strength of the earth.
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| Location | Ravendale, Lassen County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.798509°N, 120.365222°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96123 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ravendale, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ravendale, 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 Ravendale includes coordinates 40.798509°N, 120.365222°W, situated in Lassen County. ZIP code 96123. Telephone area code: 530. 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.
