Riverside, California Weather
Riverside, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Riverside, Sacramento County.
Full aviation weather for Riverside is published on the Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) page, 2 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. 6 airfields within reach of Riverside 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 Riverside: McClellan Airfield (KMCC) 20 km · Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) 20 km · Sacramento International Airport (KSMF) 20 km · University Airport (KEDU) 23 km · Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport (KDWA) 30 km
Conditions reported at KSAC describe the airfield itself. Weather 2 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Riverside specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Riverside.
About Riverside, California
Riverside, a place shaped by the gentle flow of its namesake river, unfolds across a landscape of fertile plains and rolling foothills, a gentle gradient that hints at the Sierra Nevada's distant presence. It lies 4.3 miles south of West Sacramento, CA (from West Sacramento, CA: bearing 173°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-south-west of Sacramento. The air here often carries the subtle sweetness of ripening orchards, a scent that mingles with the dry, sun-warmed earth, particularly during the long, golden afternoons. This is a region where the sky feels vast, a canvas of ever-changing blues and grays, and where the rhythm of life seems to echo the steady, unhurried passage of the sun across the horizon. The land itself, rich and yielding, has long been a generous provider, its character defined by open spaces and a quiet, enduring beauty that invites reflection. The history of Riverside is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its land, a story of agricultural innovation and transformation. Once a vital hub for citrus cultivation, the area's rich soil and favorable climate fostered an era of prosperity, with groves stretching as far as the eye could see. While the agricultural landscape has evolved, the spirit of enterprise remains, with the local economy now diversified to include technology, education, and healthcare sectors. This shift reflects a community that has adapted and grown, drawing strength from its agricultural roots while embracing new opportunities, a testament to its enduring resilience. The cultural tapestry of Riverside is woven with threads of academic pursuit and artistic expression, anchored by renowned institutions like the University of California, Riverside, a beacon of learning that draws students from across the globe. While professional sports teams are more readily found in larger neighboring cities, Riverside itself boasts a vibrant local arts scene and a calendar dotted with community festivals that celebrate its unique heritage. The city is also home to notable individuals who have made their mark on the world, from accomplished musicians whose melodies have resonated globally to influential figures in literature and politics, each contributing to the rich narrative of this dynamic region.
Live animated radar for Riverside 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Riverside, Sacramento County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.519073°N, 121.520511°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95822, 92506, 95354, 92508 |
| Area Code | 408, 669, 909 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Riverside, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Riverside, 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 Riverside includes coordinates 38.519073°N, 121.520511°W, situated in Sacramento County. ZIP code 95822, 92506, 95354, 92508. Telephone area code: 408, 669, 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. 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.
