Tecopa, California Weather
Tecopa, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tecopa, Inyo County.
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About Tecopa, California
Tecopa rests in a vast, sun-baked basin where the Mojave Desert spills into the shadow of distant peaks. It lies 28.3 miles south-south-west of Pahrump, NV (from Pahrump, NV: bearing 209°T), and is situated 33.4 miles west of Sandy Valley. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones: ochre sands, pale grey scrub, and the occasional defiant green of mesquite. The air, even in the cooler months, carries a dry, clean heat, a constant whisper from the ancient forces that shaped this land. Tiny, hardy wildflowers, like scattered jewels, sometimes bloom in the wake of rare rains, their vibrant hues a stark contrast to the prevailing palette. The silence is profound, broken only by the rustle of wind through brittle branches or the distant, mournful cry of a hawk circling overhead. Historically, Tecopa's fortunes have been tied to the earth's bounty and its geological quirks. For centuries, indigenous peoples found solace and sustenance in this arid region, drawn to the life-giving waters that surface in unexpected places. Later, prospectors, drawn by whispers of mineral wealth, staked their claims, though the true enduring treasure of Tecopa proved to be its geothermal hot springs. Today, a quiet economy persists, largely fueled by these mineral-rich waters, drawing visitors seeking their restorative warmth. The pace of life in Tecopa is dictated by the sun's arc and the gentle exhalation of the desert, a stark departure from the clamor of more populated centers, fostering a character of resilient solitude and understated natural beauty.
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| Location | Tecopa, Inyo County, California |
| Coordinates | 35.848299°N, 116.226413°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 92389 |
| Area Code | 909 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tecopa, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tecopa, 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 Tecopa includes coordinates 35.848299°N, 116.226413°W, situated in Inyo County. ZIP code 92389. Telephone area code: 909. 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.
