Vasquez Rocks, California Weather
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About Vasquez Rocks, California
Vasquez Rocks unfurls a landscape of ochre and rust, a dramatic testament to geological forces that have sculpted the earth into a series of monumental, tilted sandstone formations. It lies 9.8 miles east-north-east of Canyon Country, CA (from Canyon Country, CA: bearing 64°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west of Acton. These ancient, angular strata rise from the sun-baked scrubland like the petrified bones of some colossal, forgotten beast, their surfaces weathered into intricate patterns by wind and the rare, insistent rains. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its descent, carries a dry, mineral scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of creosote bush and the faint, sweet aroma of sun-warmed sage. Canyons, worn smooth by millennia of erosion, wind between the imposing rock faces, offering pockets of cool shade where hardy desert wildflowers might cling precariously to life, their vibrant hues a startling contrast against the muted earth tones. The history of Vasquez Rocks is as rugged and storied as its terrain, a place that has long drawn the eye of storytellers and filmmakers alike, its alien formations serving as backdrops for countless cinematic adventures, from science fiction epics to Western sagas. Long before Hollywood discovered its dramatic potential, indigenous peoples traversed these lands, their presence hinted at by faint traces of ancient encampments and the enduring spirit of this wild country. The local economy, for much of its existence, was tied to the sparse ranching and agriculture that could eke out an existence in this semi-arid environment, a resilience that still echoes in the quiet determination of the few scattered homesteads and the hardy spirit of the land itself. Today, the fame of Vasquez Rocks as a natural landmark and filming location forms a significant part of its distinctive character, drawing visitors from afar to witness its singular, awe-inspiring beauty.
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| Location | Vasquez Rocks, Los Angeles County, California |
| Coordinates | 34.485549°N, 118.317301°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 91390, 93532 |
| Area Code | 626, 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Vasquez Rocks, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Vasquez Rocks, 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 Vasquez Rocks includes coordinates 34.485549°N, 118.317301°W, situated in Los Angeles County. ZIP code 91390, 93532. Telephone area code: 626, 760. 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.
