October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 06 Oct 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 10800 feet lowering to 9700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 9500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 8300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Columbus Day
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.67°N 116.78°W (Elev. 7011 ft)
11:31 am PDT Oct 6, 2026
11am PDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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