Weather in Ridgecrest, CA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:00 local time · ZIP codes 93555
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No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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69°10% rain66°9% rain
67°1% rain
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82°7% rain83°0% rain82°9% rain80°9% rain76°9% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).
It feels like 65°F with winds near 5 mph.
67°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 39 mph.
Current temperature is 69°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 10%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Ridgecrest
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.
Ridgecrest is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 35.62°N latitude and 117.67°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.
Ridgecrest weather today
Overcast and 69°F in Ridgecrest, CA. Today's high is 83°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 40%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Ridgecrest
Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 1%.