Current weather
Checking the latest reportMeasured conditions from the National Weather Service.
BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT
Orange County weather, air quality and conditions
Plan around Orange County’s forecast, nearby weather observations and current regional air reports.
Peak UV forecast
Checking the forecastThe EPA's daily peak forecast, with its own forecast date.
UV index guide ↗Weather alerts
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Forecast
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Official NWS forecast ↗Tides
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Marine conditions
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Gas prices
Live station pricing is not available yet. We’re working on a source that can show fuel type, report time and cash or membership conditions alongside each price.
Air quality and roads
Current air-quality and highway information from the official services.
Check air quality and road closures before heading out. For pollen levels, consult a local allergy forecast.
Sunrise and sunset
Plan around sunrise, sunset and the golden-hour windows, calculated for Orange County and shown in Pacific time.
Plan a golden hour →Refresh schedule: observations every 15 minutes, alerts every 10 minutes, forecasts and AQI every 30 minutes, daily UV every 6 hours, and highway closures every 15 minutes. Source publication times can differ.
Rivers and streams
Latest readings from U.S. Geological Survey gauges near Orange County. Provisional data, not a flood forecast; follow National Weather Service flood warnings.
Agua Chinon Wash at Portola Springs Road near Irvine CA
3.8 miles from the city center
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Bonita Creek at Irvine CA
6.9 miles from the city center
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Santiago Creek at Santa Ana CA
8.6 miles from the city center
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Santa Ana River at Santa Ana CA
9.2 miles from the city center
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