Rimforest, California Weather
Rimforest, 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, soil and crop conditions for Rimforest, San Bernardino County.
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About Rimforest, California
Rimforest rests in a high mountain meadow, a scattering of homes and businesses dwarfed by the immense presence of the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest. It lies 7.1 miles north of Highland, CA (from Highland, CA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-north-east of San Bernardino. Here, the air carries a perpetual chill, even in the height of summer, a scent of pine needles and damp earth that clings to everything. The landscape is a study in the rugged grandeur of the San Bernardino Mountains, with steep slopes cloaked in a dense tapestry of coniferous trees. Patches of sun, when they break through the canopy, paint the forest floor in fleeting, golden hues, a quiet testament to the enduring power of nature. The terrain itself is a constant presence, a reminder of the elevation and the wildness that lies just beyond the edge of human habitation, where the silence is broken only by the rustle of wind through the high branches. The history of Rimforest is as deeply rooted in the earth as the ancient pines that define its character. Originally a logging camp, the economy here has long been tied to the bounty of the forest, a legacy that still echoes in the rustic architecture and the timbered facades of some of the older buildings. The development of the nearby mountain communities, particularly during the mid-20th century, brought a new wave of residents seeking respite from the heat of the valleys below, transforming Rimforest into a beloved mountain retreat. Today, its distinctive charm lies in its unpretentious nature, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring appeal of its wild, untamed surroundings, drawing visitors who appreciate the quiet beauty of its secluded mountain setting.
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| Location | Rimforest, San Bernardino County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.229729°N, 117.225042°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92378 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rimforest, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rimforest, 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 Rimforest includes coordinates 34.229729°N, 117.225042°W, situated in San Bernardino County. ZIP code 92378. Telephone area code: 909. 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.
