Local weather forecast

Weather in Petrolia, CA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 95558

Overcast
Now53°F

Overcast

High / Low76° / 47°
Rain chance10%
Wind3 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 8:59AM 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

NowOvercast53°19% rain
11 AMSunny68°1% rain
12 PMSunny73°1% rain
1 PMSunny75°0% rain
2 PMSunny76°1% rain
3 PMSunny76°1% rain
4 PMSunny74°1% rain
5 PMSunny71°1% rain
6 PMSunny65°1% rain
7 PMSunny58°5% rain
8 PMClear52°10% rain
9 PMCloudy50°24% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
76° 47°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
73° 46°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
75° 46°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity72%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind3 mph NNE
Wind gusts5 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:08 AM
Sunset07:08 PM
Moonrise07:00 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 76°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 46°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 29%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 15 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

71°F, 1% rain chance and 4 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 53°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Petrolia

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.

Petrolia is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 40.33°N latitude and 124.29°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.

Petrolia weather today

Overcast and 53°F in Petrolia, CA. Today's high is 76°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Petrolia

Sunrise is at 07:08 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 73°F and a low near 46°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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