Trinidad, California Weather
Trinidad, 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, soil and crop conditions for Trinidad, Humboldt County.
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About Trinidad, California
Trinidad, a gem clinging to the rugged Northern California coast, presents a landscape sculpted by wind and wave. It lies 17.8 miles north of Eureka, CA (from Eureka, CA: bearing 3°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-west of McKinleyville. Here, the Pacific Ocean, a restless, deep sapphire, crashes against ancient bluffs, its salty breath a constant companion. Dense stands of redwood and Douglas fir climb the steep hillsides behind the harbor, their emerald canopy often shrouded in a soft, ephemeral mist that clings to the air like spun silk. The town itself, a cluster of weathered buildings, seems to have grown organically from the very earth, its streets winding with a deliberate, unhurried grace. Small fishing boats bob in the sheltered cove, their colorful hulls a cheerful contrast to the somber grandeur of the surrounding forest, and the air hums with the low thrum of the sea. For centuries, this stretch of coast has witnessed the ebb and flow of human endeavor, its history interwoven with the rhythms of the sea and the bounty of the forests. Indigenous peoples first navigated these waters, leaving behind whispers of their presence in the ancient groves. Later, the promise of timber brought loggers and settlers, their ambition fueling the early days of Trinidad. Today, while logging still plays a role, the economy finds its pulse in the vibrant fishing fleet and the steady stream of visitors drawn to Trinidad's wild beauty. The historic Trinidad Head, a prominent promontory, stands as a silent sentinel, a landmark that has guided mariners for generations, and the charming architecture of the old town speaks of a resilient past, a quiet testament to lives lived in close communion with nature's powerful embrace.
Live animated radar for Trinidad and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Trinidad, Humboldt County, California |
| Coordinates | 41.059291°N, 124.143125°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95570 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Trinidad, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Trinidad, 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 Trinidad includes coordinates 41.059291°N, 124.143125°W, situated in Humboldt County. ZIP code 95570. 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.
