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Matheny, California Weather

Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade. Day 91 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Matheny weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Matheny, CA
Thursday, June 18 at 1:11 AM
77
°
Clear
Feels like
76°
Humidity
46%
Wind
6 mph
Sunrise
10:40 PM
Sunset
1:17 PM
Matheny, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastMatheny, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 69 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 69°H 97°
Matheny, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 18
    Clear
    —
    —
    97°69°—
  2. Friday
    Jun 19
    Clear
    —
    —
    90°63°-7°
  3. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Clear
    —
    —
    96°51°+6°
  4. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Clear
    —
    —
    99°55°+3°
  5. Monday
    Jun 22
    Clear
    —
    —
    104°59°+5°
  6. Tuesday
    Jun 23
    Clear
    —
    —
    108°61°+4°
  7. Wednesday
    Jun 24
    Clear
    —
    —
    108°62°0°
Matheny, CA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°60°83°105°6p12a6a12pnow 77°high 97°low 69°
Matheny, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WNW
288° · veering 78°
Direction
WNW
288°
Sustained
6
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
17
avg 6
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 17 @ 8:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 207SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 78° from the wnw.
Matheny, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
999.4
0.0 mb in 3h · steady · 29.51 inHg
Now
999.4
mb
3h
0.0
mb
12h
-1.3
mb
24h
-0.7
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 998–1002
9909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1001.5998.0999.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Matheny, CA
Air quality
69
AQI
Moderate
↑+5 in 6h

AQI 69 (Moderate), driven by PM10. AQI up 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). PM2.5 at 28.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 161.1 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Moderate
28.0μg/m³
PM 10DRIVERUnhealthy SG
161μg/m³
NO₂Good
8μg/m³
OzoneGood
47μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 28.0 µg/m³, PM10 at 161.1 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.17
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100THUFRISATSUNMONTUEWEDTHU7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³370
Matheny, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
84.0mi
UNLIMITED
168 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
08:11 UTC · Matheny, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
08:11 UTC · Matheny, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Matheny, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Matheny, CA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Matheny, CA
Almanac · Thursday, June 18
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Civil dawn
5:10 AM
Sunrise
10:40 PM
Daylight
14h 37m
Sunset
1:17 PM
Civil dusk
8:48 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Matheny, CA
The moon
Waxing Crescent
14% illuminated
Moonrise
9:30 AM
Moonset
11:07 PM
In sign
♌︎ Leo
Matheny, CA
Microseason
Jun 16–20

Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade

plant
Jan 146% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Matheny at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 77°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: March 24 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 16–20
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

15-Day Forecast — Matheny

  1. Thu97°69°1%
  2. Fri90°63°0%
  3. Sat96°51°0%
  4. Sun99°55°0%
  5. Mon104°59°0%
  6. Tue108°61°0%
  7. Wed108°62°2%
  8. Thu110°63°0%
  9. Fri112°63°0%
  10. Sat112°66°0%
  11. Sun109°63°0%
  12. Mon114°66°0%
  13. Tue114°69°0%
  14. Wed114°66°0%
  15. Thu116°68°0%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 18, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

January 1–5: New year in coastal mist.January 6–10: Hills hold the winter cold.January 11–15: Light lengthens over wet earth.January 16–20: The green pulse quickens.January 21–25: Spring green spreads inland.January 26–31: Winter's grip releases.February 1–5: Fog lifts, flowers open.February 6–10: Blooms erupt across chaparral.February 11–15: Winter blooms at their peak.February 16–20: Rivers recede, flowers spread.February 21–25: Earth warms, flowers rush upslope.February 26–28: Spring advances on cool winds.March 1–5: Grass and trees bud and break.March 6–10: Insects wake and feed.March 11–15: Blossoms crown the hillsides.March 16–20: Monarch chrysalis emergence.March 21–25: Light overtakes dark at equinox.March 26–31: California poppy ablaze.April 1–5: Spring rain feeds the seedlings.April 6–10: Warblers flood the understory.April 11–15: Allen's hummingbirds in courtship dives.April 16–20: Coastal fog settles; sun breaks midday.April 21–25: Oak canopies full and green.April 26–30: Chaparral awakens after spring rains.May 1–5: Coastal wildflowers at their peak.May 6–10: Gray whales complete their migration north.May 11–15: Redwood coast in cool shade.May 16–20: Fog and sun in daily rhythm.May 21–25: Summer approaches; hills turn gold.May 26–31: Dry season begins; tule fog in valleys.June 1–5: Coastal fog thickens at dawn.June 6–10: California poppies fade as heat rises.June 11–15: Summer solstice light stretched thin.June 16–20: Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade.June 21–25: Longest daylight, driest air.June 26–30: Fog banks mask the turning tide.July 1–5: Summer heat deepens across the valleys.July 6–10: Warm winds drive dryness inland.July 11–15: Pacific high settles in firmly.July 16–20: Young hawks take to the thermals.July 21–25: Peak fire season, peak heat.July 26–31: Chaparral poised for ignition.August 1–5: August begins in scorching stillness.August 6–10: Autumn's first cool breath arrives.August 11–15: Cool winds signal the turning year.August 16–20: Evening cicada chorus.August 21–25: Marine layer descent.August 26–31: Monarch staging begins.September 1–5: Fire season intensity.September 6–10: Dew on drying grasses.September 11–15: Raptor passage begins.September 16–20: Equinox descent.September 21–25: Ceanothus blooms again.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Creeks begin to whisper.October 6–10: Santa Ana wind season.October 11–15: Wildflower anticipation.October 16–20: Chaparral embers glow.October 21–25: First atmospheric river looms.October 26–31: Rains return at last.November 1–5: Coast live oak leaves turn amber.November 6–10: California lilac blooms in winter light.November 11–15: First rain greens the chaparral.November 16–20: Coastal fog thickens as storms approach.November 21–25: Thanksgiving rains swell the valleys.November 26–30: Autumn's last breath yields to winter.December 1–5: December arrives, storms accelerate.December 6–10: Winter solstice season intensifies.December 11–15: Deep winter: rivers at flood stage.December 16–20: Winter salmon runs peak in northern rivers.December 21–25: Winter solstice: the sun turns.December 26–31: Year's end in wind and rain.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 16–20

Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade

In cooler coastal canyons, bay laurel foliage releases its sharp, anise-like scent as temperatures climb.

Day 169 of 365 · Wedge 34 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Matheny's warmest month is July (~85°F mean) and its coldest is January (~48°F). Rainfall peaks in March (3.6 inches) and bottoms out in July (0.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January48°3.2″13
February50°3.4″12
March53°3.6″13
April59°1.9″8
May68°0.6″4
June77°0.0″0
July85°0.0″0
August84°0.0″0
September76°0.0″1
October66°0.5″3
November55°2.0″8
December48°2.8″13

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Matheny?
Frost typically leaves Matheny by mid-April and returns to Matheny near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Matheny?
Rainfall in Matheny peaks in March near 3.6 inches, out of about 18 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Matheny?
July is Matheny's warmest month, averaging about 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Matheny?
Matheny bottoms out in January, with a mean near 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Matheny?
Matheny's last frost (mid-April) cues hardy greens; in Matheny, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Matheny get?
Expect roughly 76 wet days a year in Matheny.
What hardiness zone is Matheny?
Matheny's USDA zone comes from its January mean (48°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Matheny?
Matheny's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Matheny?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Matheny in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Matheny?
Current conditions for Matheny and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Matheny forecast updated?
The Matheny forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matheny?
Day length in Matheny peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Matheny?
The next few days in Matheny's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Matheny, California has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate: January averages roughly 48°F, July about 85°F, 37°F between them.

In a typical year Matheny records about 18 inches of precipitation on around 76 days.

Latitude 36.2°N gives Matheny its 37°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Matheny's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Matheny

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Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.