Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University, Sonoma County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Sonoma State University. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Sonoma State University is published on the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) page, 22 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. 4 airfields within reach of Sonoma State University 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 Sonoma State University: Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (KDVO) 24 km · Napa County Airport (KAPC) 37 km · Healdsburg Municipal Airport (KHES) 40 km
Conditions reported at KSTS describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Sonoma State University specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Sonoma State University unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle press of rolling hills, their tawny slopes often softened by a haze that lends a painterly quality to the afternoon light. It lies 1.5 miles east of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Santa Rosa. The campus itself is a deliberate study in integration, with buildings emerging from the earth rather than imposing upon it, their forms echoing the muted greens and ochres of the surrounding terrain. Oak woodlands, their ancient limbs gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, punctuate the open spaces, their shade a cool respite under the often insistent California sun. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a subtle blend of dry grass and the distant breath of the Pacific, a constant reminder of the proximity to a wilder coast. The history of Sonoma State University is inextricably linked to the agricultural heart of Sonoma County, a region long defined by its vineyards and orchards, their neat rows stretching like textured carpets across the valleys. The university's founding was a deliberate effort to foster a new kind of growth, one of knowledge and innovation alongside the established bounty of the land. Today, its economy is a vibrant mix, with the university serving as a significant engine of employment and intellectual curiosity, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the region's ongoing narrative of progress. Nearby, the meandering Sonoma Creek offers a quiet counterpoint to the academic bustle, its slow passage a testament to the enduring natural forces that continue to shape this corner of California.
Live animated radar for Sonoma State University 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 | Sonoma State University, Sonoma County, California |
| Coordinates | 38.3406°N, 122.6729°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94928 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sonoma State University, 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 Sonoma State University includes coordinates 38.340600°N, 122.672900°W, situated in Sonoma County. ZIP code 94928. Telephone area code: 510. 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.