Visalia, California Weather
Visalia, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Visalia, Tulare County.
Full aviation weather for Visalia is published on the Visalia Municipal Airport (KVIS) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Visalia have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Visalia: Woodlake Airport (KO42) 18 km · Mefford Field (KTLR) 20 km · Hanford Municipal Airport (KHJO) 30 km · Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV) 39 km · Reedley Municipal Airport (KO32) 40 km
Conditions reported at KVIS describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Visalia specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Visalia, California
Visalia unfolds in the heart of California's fertile Central Valley, a landscape defined by the generous embrace of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east and the rolling foothills to the west. It lies 9.0 miles north-north-east of Tulare, CA (from Tulare, CA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-north-west of Farmersville. This agricultural stronghold, historically shaped by the abundance of its water sources, thrives on the rich alluvial soils that have long sustained its prosperity. The economy of Visalia is deeply rooted in the land, with citrus groves, vineyards, and dairy farms forming the bedrock of its commercial activity, their bounty often carried on the breeze like a sweet promise. The very air, particularly in the golden hours of late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-warmed earth and ripening fruit, a testament to the region's enduring agricultural spirit. Visalia’s cultural character is one of warm hospitality and a strong connection to its agricultural heritage, where the pace of life allows for a genuine sense of community. The historic downtown, with its charming brick buildings, evokes a sense of enduring resilience and a proud past. While not boasting world-renowned institutions, the local colleges contribute to the educational fabric of Visalia, nurturing the next generation. The cultural landscape is enriched by local traditions and community events that celebrate the harvest and the seasons, drawing people together under the expansive California sky.
Live animated radar for Visalia and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Visalia, Tulare County, California |
| Coordinates | 36.330228°N, 119.292058°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93291, 93277, 93278, 93279, 93290 |
| Area Code | 661 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Visalia, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Visalia, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Visalia includes coordinates 36.330228°N, 119.292058°W, situated in Tulare County. ZIP code 93291, 93277, 93278, 93279, 93290. Telephone area code: 661. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
