Twin Lakes, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Twin Lakes, Kern County.
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Twin Lakes lies in a high desert basin, a realm where scrub brush and tenacious wildflowers cling to the ochre earth under a vast, indifferent sky. It lies 29.3 miles north-west of Lancaster, CA (from Lancaster, CA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 10.7 miles south-south-west of Tehachapi. The landscape here is one of stark beauty, a panorama of rolling hills that soften into the rugged contours of the surrounding mountains. The air, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the ancient geology of the region. The two bodies of water that lend Twin Lakes its name are more than mere reservoirs; they are shimmering oases that break the monotony of the arid expanse, reflecting the boundless blue above and the muted greens and browns of the land. The quietude is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant call of a hawk, creating a sense of profound isolation and enduring peace. The history of Twin Lakes is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of resource extraction and the hardy souls who sought their fortune in this unforgiving terrain. For generations, prospectors and ranchers have carved out a living here, their endeavors shaping the sparse settlements that dot the landscape. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from the natural bounty of the surrounding hills, with some agricultural pursuits hardy enough to thrive in the arid climate. It’s a place where the past feels close, where the echoes of past endeavors can still be felt in the weathered facades of old buildings and the stories passed down through families. This enduring spirit of resilience defines Twin Lakes, a community that has learned to live in harmony with the land's demanding embrace.
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| Location | Twin Lakes, Kern County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.987193°N, 118.514531°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93517, 95062 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Twin Lakes, 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 Twin Lakes includes coordinates 34.987193°N, 118.514531°W, situated in Kern County. ZIP code 93517, 95062. Telephone area code: 408, 669. 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.