Weather forecast for todayRidgecrest, CA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 5:53 am PDT

  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Dewpoint: 43°F
  • Pressure: 29.86"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, in Ridgecrest, the sky is mainly clouded, with limited clear patches.
The temperature is a moderate 57.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the minimum-predicted 53.6°F for today.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 75°F
  • 54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • Wind: 11mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:02 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:07 pm PDT
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Today, in Ridgecrest, the day will be cloud-filled.
The likelihood of rain is low, and light precipitation is predicted. A temperature range of a warm 75.2°F to a fresh 53.6°F is anticipated.
The expected peak temperature will reflect the average October high of 74.5°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:07 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 5min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 2 pm 73°C.
Coldest hour: 6 am 57°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 58%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 6 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:02 am
  • 8 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNW 310°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNE 56°
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphE 100°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSSE 149°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:07 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 223°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, primarily dull and occasionally rain-soaked weather is expected.
Rain is forecasted from 9 pm to 11 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", most rainfall is expected at 11 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 75.2°F. The warmest part of the day is expected around 1 pm.
The maximum temperature will be alike with October's average highest temperature of 74.5°F. The lowest temperature is also alike with October's typical minimum of 55°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 12:53:06 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 5:53 am PDT, the temperature is 57.2°F.

Today, thick clouds will dominate the sky.

Light precipitation of 0.35" is expected in Ridgecrest. The chance of rainfall is low at 20%.

Today, the highest temperature will be 75.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 53.6°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 74.5°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 55°F.

On Wednesday, in Ridgecrest, sunrise will be at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:07 pm (PDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 5min.