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California weather radar: where it's raining now

It's not raining in any of the main cities in California right now: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose and Fresno are dry.

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Forecast
light moderate heavy very heavy extreme (≥ 1 in/h)
Data updated at 6:00 AM Data updates every 60 minutes

Most rain arrives from the Pacific in winter: storms hit the north coast and the Bay Area first, then pile up against the Sierra Nevada, while Southern California stays dry for most of the year.

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Right now in California: the main cities

Rain, temperature and conditions right now, as of 6:00 AM. Updated every 10 minutes.

San Diego

60°
Clear
Clear

Sacramento

47°
Clear
Clear

San Jose

52°
Clear
Clear

Fresno

51°
Clear
Clear

Rain on the way? The app tells you first

This page shows what is happening now. The app tells you what is about to happen: minute-by-minute rain, a storm alert about 30 minutes ahead and home-screen widgets.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is it raining in California right now?
It's not raining in any of the main cities in California right now: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose and Fresno are dry. The map at the top covers the whole state: colored areas are precipitation right now, and the timelapse shows which way it's moving.
How often does the radar update?
The map image is built from hourly model data and recalculated every hour; the city values below update every 10 minutes. The time of the active frame is always shown under the map.
Can I get an alert before the rain arrives?
Yes, with the Weather24 app: a push notification about 30 minutes before a storm reaches you, even when the app is closed. Get the app →