South Gate, California Weather
South Gate, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for South Gate, Los Angeles County.
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About South Gate, California
South Gate unfolds under a sky often painted in the warm, hazy hues of Southern California, a landscape shaped by the gentle slope of the land towards the Pacific. It lies 1.7 miles north of Lynwood, CA (from Lynwood, CA: bearing 359°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-east of Los Angeles. The air here carries a subtle, salty tang, a whisper of the ocean that lies not far to the west, and a faint scent of exhaust mingling with the blossoms of jacaranda trees that line the boulevards. The terrain, a broad, relatively flat expanse, supports a dense network of streets and structures, a testament to human ambition and a vibrant population. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal marine layer, casts sharp, defined shadows, giving a crispness to the otherwise softened edges of the urban sprawl, a place where the vastness of the sky feels a constant, quiet presence above the bustling streets. The story of South Gate is deeply intertwined with the rise of industry and opportunity in Los Angeles County. Its origins are rooted in the early 20th century, a period of rapid expansion fueled by manufacturing and a burgeoning automotive culture, a spirit that still echoes in the city's foundational identity. This rich history is etched not just in its aging architecture but in the very rhythm of its daily life, a blend of established families and new arrivals drawn to its accessible housing and the promise of work. The local economy, once heavily reliant on manufacturing, has evolved, now embracing a diverse range of businesses, from retail hubs that hum with activity to smaller, specialized workshops that contribute to the city's unique economic character. The presence of the Los Angeles River, though often channelized, serves as a historical artery, a reminder of the waterways that have shaped the region's development and continue to influence its geography, a constant, flowing presence in the narrative of South Gate.
Live animated radar for South Gate 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.
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| Location | South Gate, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 33.954737°N, 118.212016°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 90280 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This South Gate, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for South Gate, 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 South Gate includes coordinates 33.954737°N, 118.212016°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 90280. Telephone area code: 310, 424. 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.
