Feels like66°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 19%Cloud cover 72%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Mostly cloudy
66°💧 None💨 3 mphH 36%29.91 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 36%Cloud cover 93%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Mostly sunny
82°💧 None💨 0 mphH 14%30.00 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 14%Cloud cover 29%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly clear night
90°💧 None💨 7 mphH 9%29.88 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 9%Cloud cover 39%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Thursday
Mostly clear night
78°💧 None💨 1 mphH 19%29.97 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 19%Cloud cover 21%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
71°💧 None💨 0 mphH 23%30.00 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 23%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
87°💧 None💨 5 mphH 13%30.06 inHg
Feels like81°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 13%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Clear night
94°💧 None💨 6 mphH 12%29.91 inHg
Feels like87°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 12%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Friday
Clear night
81°💧 None💨 2 mphH 18%29.97 inHg
Feels like76°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 18%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
73°💧 None💨 1 mphH 24%29.97 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 24%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
90°💧 None💨 1 mphH 13%30.00 inHg
Feels like86°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 13%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Clear night
95°💧 None💨 12 mphH 13%29.85 inHg
Feels like86°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 13%Cloud cover 2%Pressure 29.85 inHg
Saturday
Clear night
80°💧 None💨 4 mphH 23%29.91 inHg
Feels like75°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 23%Cloud cover 6%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Mostly sunny
72°💧 None💨 3 mphH 30%29.88 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 30%Cloud cover 33%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Mostly cloudy
86°💧 None💨 7 mphH 20%29.88 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 20%Cloud cover 91%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
92°💧 None💨 13 mphH 19%29.77 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 19%Cloud cover 86%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Sunday
Mostly clear night
76°💧 None💨 5 mphH 40%29.80 inHg
Feels like74°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 17%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Sunny
69°💧 None💨 5 mphH 49%29.77 inHg
Feels like66°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 49%Cloud cover 9%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Sunny
82°💧 None💨 12 mphH 14%29.80 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 14%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Clear night
82°💧 None💨 20 mphH 18%29.65 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 18%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.65 inHg
Monday
Clear night
67°💧 None💨 10 mphH 42%29.77 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 42%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Sunny
58°💧 None💨 7 mphH 60%29.77 inHg
Feels like53°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 60%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.77 inHg
Sunny
71°💧 None💨 9 mphH 31%29.80 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 31%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Clear night
75°💧 None💨 16 mphH 21%29.68 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 21%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.68 inHg
Tuesday
Clear night
62°💧 None💨 7 mphH 47%29.80 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 47%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.80 inHg
Sunny
53°💧 None💨 4 mphH 72%29.88 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 9 mphH 34%29.94 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 34%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Clear night
71°💧 None💨 13 mphH 29%29.88 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 29%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
60°💧 None💨 3 mphH 45%29.97 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 45%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
52°💧 None💨 4 mphH 69%30.00 inHg
Feels like49°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
69°💧 None💨 6 mphH 29%30.06 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 29%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Clear night
78°💧 None💨 13 mphH 18%29.91 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 18%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Thursday
Clear night
63°💧 None💨 4 mphH 40%30.00 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 40%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunny
56°💧 None💨 1 mphH 51%29.97 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction southwestGusts —Humidity 51%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
75°💧 None💨 6 mphH 19%30.00 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 19%Cloud cover 6%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
83°💧 None💨 1 mphH 12%29.83 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 12%Cloud cover 92%Pressure 29.83 inHg
In Ridgecrest Heights and, more broadly, across the state of California:
This morning will start with mostly sunny skies and just a few clouds drifting through. Temperatures will be quite hot, ranging from the mid-70s to the low 100s. Expect the heat to persist through the afternoon, with highs reaching around 103 degrees. Winds will be moderate from the northwest, blowing at up to 16 mph, with gusts reaching 32 mph. No precipitation is expected today, so outdoor plans can go ahead without concern for rain. Be sure to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat, especially during the peak afternoon hours. The weather will remain dry and hot throughout the day, with wind occasionally picking up.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Ridgecrest Heights
TomorrowTomorrowSunny102°/77°💧 None💨 15 mph
Daytime temperature 79°FFeels like 75°FHumidity 22%Pressure 29.77 inHgCloud cover 0%Wind direction southwestGusts 27 mphSunrise —Sunset —
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure. Dry air can increase hydration needs.
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Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Ridgecrest Heights
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · RIDGECREST HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 5:00 AM–6:00 AM.
100/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT5:00 AM–6:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:32 PM–5:04 AM
☁Cloud cover0%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight0%
New Moon · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 84° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–5/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min81%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Ridgecrest Heights were last refreshed today at 9:25 AM. The current forecast period extends through 12/09/2026 at 7:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.