Santa Clarita, California Weather
Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Santa Clarita. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Santa Clarita is published on the Whiteman Airport (KWHP) page, 19 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 Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita: Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) 21 km · Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (KBUR) 27 km · Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) 43 km · General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF) 49 km · Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (KPMD) 50 km
Conditions reported at KWHP describe the airfield itself. Weather 19 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Santa Clarita specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita unfurls across a landscape shaped by the persistent sculpting of wind and water, a broad basin cradled by the rugged embrace of the San Gabriel Mountains. It lies 4.6 miles west-south-west of Canyon Country, CA (from Canyon Country, CA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-west of Sylmar. Here, the sun often casts a sharp, clear light, illuminating the golden hillsides that transition into the flatter expanses where the city has grown. The air carries a dry warmth, a scent of sun-baked earth and distant chaparral, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the shadows begin to lengthen. This is a place where the vastness of the Southern California sky feels palpable, a wide canvas above the evolving urban fabric, a constant reminder of the geological forces that laid down this terrain. The history of Santa Clarita is a narrative of agricultural ambition and industrial adaptation, a story deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the discovery of oil. Once a significant agricultural hub, particularly for beans and citrus, the region's identity began to shift with the burgeoning development of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The economy today is a complex weave of commerce, entertainment, and advanced manufacturing, drawing strength from a diverse range of businesses. The presence of major studios and production facilities underscores a connection to the entertainment industry, while logistics and technology sectors also play a vital role in Santa Clarita's economic vitality, reflecting a dynamic evolution from its agrarian past. Santa Clarita's cultural landscape is a vibrant mosaic, marked by a strong connection to the arts and a commitment to community engagement. While not home to professional teams in the major leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL, the city fosters a robust spirit of local sports and recreation. Annual events, such as the Santa Clarita Marathon and the Cowboy Festival, draw significant crowds, celebrating the region's heritage and active lifestyle. World-famous landmarks are more subtle here, found in the natural grandeur of nearby state parks like Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park, with its iconic geological formations, and the extensive network of city parks and trails that offer respite and recreation. Renowned universities contribute to the intellectual life of Santa Clarita, fostering educational opportunities. Though its own list of globally recognized luminaries is still growing, the influence of Southern California's creative industries means that many actors, musicians, and athletes have connections to the broader region, their work resonating far beyond Santa Clarita's borders.
Live animated radar for Santa Clarita 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 | Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.391664°N, 118.542586°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 91355, 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383 |
| Area Code | 626 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Santa Clarita, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita includes coordinates 34.391664°N, 118.542586°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 91355, 91350, 91380, 91382, 91383. Telephone area code: 626. 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.
