Spaulding, California Weather
Spaulding, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Spaulding, Lassen County.
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About Spaulding, California
Spaulding rests in a wide, sun-drenched basin where the earth slopes gently towards the vast expanse of the Great Basin. It lies 84.9 miles east of Redding, CA (from Redding, CA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 18.1 miles north-north-west of Susanville. The land here is a study in subtle hues, ochre and sagebrush dominating the terrain, punctuated by the occasional glint of mica in the dry soil. Distant mountains, their peaks softened by the atmospheric haze, form a formidable, yet serene, backdrop, their slopes etched with the dry tracings of ephemeral creeks that, in their fleeting moments of flow, speak of the land’s thirsty spirit. The air itself carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet hum that seems to emanate from the very stones, and on clear days, the light possesses a crystalline clarity that sharpens every edge and accentuates the immensity of the sky overhead. The history of Spaulding is intrinsically tied to the ruggedness of its environment, a testament to the resilience of those who sought their fortune in its unforgiving embrace. Once a vital hub for the timber industry, the scent of pine and sawdust no longer perfumes the air, replaced by the subtle aroma of dust and sage. The local economy now relies on the quiet persistence of ranching and the steady, if modest, flow of travelers drawn to the stark beauty and the promise of open country. A few weathered buildings, their paint long since surrendered to the sun and wind, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, their stoic presence a reminder of the enduring spirit of this remote corner of Lassen County.
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| Location | Spaulding, Lassen County, California |
| Coordinates | 40.661564°N, 120.775945°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96130 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Spaulding, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Spaulding, 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 Spaulding includes coordinates 40.661564°N, 120.775945°W, situated in Lassen County. ZIP code 96130. 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.
