Local weather forecast

Weather in Elk, CA

Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 95432

Overcast
Now51°F

Overcast

High / Low57° / 51°
Rain chance27%
Wind4 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 9:30PM PDT until September 26 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:56AM PDT until September 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast51°29% rain
8 AMOvercast51°26% rain
9 AMOvercast52°23% rain
10 AMOvercast54°19% rain
11 AMOvercast56°18% rain
12 PMOvercast57°19% rain
1 PMOvercast57°21% rain
2 PMOvercast57°22% rain
3 PMOvercast57°21% rain
4 PMOvercast56°24% rain
5 PMOvercast55°26% rain
6 PMOvercast54°28% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
57° 51°Overcast
Rain 27%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
57° 50°Sunny
Rain 14%Gust 16 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
58° 49°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity88%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph E
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:06 AM
Sunset07:06 PM
Moonrise06:58 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 57°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 51°F
Highest rain chance11 PM · 35%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 19 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 29%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

57°F, 19% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 29%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elk

California weather varies from cool marine conditions along parts of the Pacific coast to hot inland valleys, deserts and snowy mountain climates. Short distances can produce large temperature differences.

Elk is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 39.13°N latitude and 123.72°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Elk weather today

Overcast and 51°F in Elk, CA. Today's high is 57°F with a 27% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elk

Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:06 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 57°F and a low near 50°F. The maximum rain chance is 14%.

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