Richfield, California Weather
Richfield, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Richfield, Tehama County.
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About Richfield, California
Richfield unfolds under a broad, sun-drenched sky, its landscape a gentle expanse of rolling hills and fertile bottomlands that speak of patient cultivation. It lies 24.8 miles north-west of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north of Corning. The air here carries the dry, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and, in season, the subtle perfume of ripening orchards. Patches of oak woodlands, their branches gnarled and wise, punctuate the open fields, offering dappled shade where the heat of the day softens into a golden haze. The land, though seemingly placid, possesses a subtle resilience, a quiet strength that has shaped the lives of those who call Richfield home. The history of Richfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Sacramento Valley, a legacy built on the rich soil and the tireless efforts of early settlers. For generations, this land has yielded a steady harvest, with an economy historically rooted in the cultivation of various crops, from walnuts and almonds to a variety of fruits. The distinctive character of Richfield lies in this enduring connection to the land, a rhythm of planting and harvesting that continues to define its unhurried pace. Though it may not boast grand monuments, the quiet dignity of its farms and the enduring spirit of its people are the true landmarks of this enduring place.
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| Location | Richfield, Tehama County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.974879°N, 122.176656°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96021 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Richfield, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richfield, 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 Richfield includes coordinates 39.974879°N, 122.176656°W, situated in Tehama County. ZIP code 96021. 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.
