Rocklin, California Weather
Rocklin, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Rocklin, Placer County.
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About Rocklin, California
Rocklin rises from the rolling foothills, a landscape painted in ochre and sage, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, deep shadows that seem to carve valleys anew into the gently sloping terrain. It lies 3.9 miles north-east of Roseville, CA (from Roseville, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-east of Citrus Heights. Oak woodlands, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient hands, dot the hillsides, offering a dappled shade that promises respite from the California sun. The air here carries a dry, earthy fragrance, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle, sweet perfume of wild chaparral that thrives in this Mediterranean-like climate. Squirrels, quick and bold, dart across the dusty paths, their presence a constant, vibrant hum beneath the quietude of the wider vista. The story of Rocklin is deeply entwined with the rich veins of granite that lie beneath its surface, a resource that shaped its very beginnings and fueled its early economy. The Sierra Railroad, a vital artery for transporting this valuable stone, once rumbled through the area, its presence a constant reminder of the industrious spirit that built this place. Today, while the quarries have largely quieted, the legacy of that labor endures, subtly influencing the character of Rocklin, a community that retains a grounded, hardworking sensibility. The city’s growth has been carefully managed, fostering a sense of accessible, suburban comfort, where parks and community centers serve as gathering places, echoing the communal spirit of its formative years.
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| Location | Rocklin, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.790734°N, 121.235783°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95677, 95765 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rocklin, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rocklin, 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 Rocklin includes coordinates 38.790734°N, 121.235783°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 95677, 95765. 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.
