Salinas, California Weather
Salinas, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Salinas, Monterey County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Salinas. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Salinas is published on the Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) page, 5 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 Salinas 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 Salinas: Marina Municipal Airport (KOAR) 10 km · Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) 20 km · Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI) 31 km · Hollister Municipal Airport (KCVH) 32 km
Conditions reported at KSNS describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Salinas specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Salinas, California
Salinas unfolds across a fertile valley floor, a verdant expanse cradled by rolling hills that often wear a soft, sun-bleached hue. It lies 11.5 miles east-north-east of Seaside, CA (from Seaside, CA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east of Marina. This land, historically shaped by the ebb and flow of the Salinas River, has long drawn sustenance from its rich alluvial soils, a legacy that underpins the region's agricultural prowess. The economy here is deeply rooted in the bounty of the earth, with vast fields of lettuce, strawberries, and broccoli stretching towards the horizon, a testament to generations of farming. This agricultural heartland, once a wilder frontier, has witnessed the steady march of progress, transforming its agrarian past into a modern engine of production that feeds markets far and wide. The cultural character of Salinas is one of quiet resilience and an enduring connection to the land, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life. While perhaps not boasting grand cathedrals, the town possesses its own landmarks, including the National Steinbeck Center, a beacon for those drawn to the literary spirit of John Steinbeck, who himself found inspiration in this very landscape. The spirit of innovation is also present, with institutions like Hartnell College fostering local talent and contributing to the intellectual life of Salinas. Though not a global sporting mecca, the local teams foster a strong sense of community pride, and the annual California Rodeo Salinas draws crowds eager to celebrate the region's cowboy heritage. The palpable sense of open sky above, especially as dusk paints the western hills in shades of rose and amethyst, imbues Salinas with a unique, contemplative beauty.
Live animated radar for Salinas 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 | Salinas, Monterey County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.677737°N, 121.655501°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93901, 93902, 93905, 93906, 93907 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Salinas, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Salinas, 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 Salinas includes coordinates 36.677737°N, 121.655501°W, situated in Monterey County. ZIP code 93901, 93902, 93905, 93906, 93907. Telephone area code: 760. 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.
