Richfield, California Weather
Richfield, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Richfield, Tehama County.
Full aviation weather for Richfield is published on the Corning Municipal Airport (K0O4) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Richfield have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Richfield: Red Bluff Municipal Airport (KRBL) 21 km · Haigh Field (KO37) 28 km · Chico Regional Airport (KCIC) 34 km · Willows Glenn County Airport (KWLW) 51 km
Conditions reported at K0O4 describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Richfield specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Richfield.
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.
Live animated radar for Richfield and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
