What is today's weather forecast for Mad River, CA?

Today's forecast for Mad River shows a low of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Mad River, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Mad River shows highs from 48 to 55 degrees and lows from 38 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Mad River, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Mad River this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (100% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (90% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Mad River weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Mad River forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Mad River, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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52°F
Feels Like 52°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 52°F Wind N 1 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.9 mi. NW of central Mad River
at 3:50 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

50%

TueDec 16

100%

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

90%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 49°F to 55°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 48°F with lows around 37°F.

This Date in Weather History

1835 - New England experienced one of their coldest days of record. At noon on that bitterly cold Wednesday the mercury stood at four degrees below at Boston, 15 degrees below at Norfolk CT, and 17 degrees below at Hanover NH. The temperature at Boston was 12 degrees below zero by sunset. Gale force winds accompanied the severe cold, and that night a great New York City fire destroyed much of the financial district.

Mad River, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Rain, mainly after 7am. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 55. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Night: Rain. Patchy fog before 10pm. Low around 41. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 49. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

About Mad River, CA

Mad River (formerly Kuntz) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trinity County, California. Mad River is located in the southern part of the county. Mad River sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet (757 m). The ZIP Code is 95552. Its population is 361 as of the 2020 census, down from 420 from the 2010 census. Mad River has the last services on California State Route 36 until the Platina Store, 44 miles (71 km) away. Until it closed, the next services were the Wildwood Store, 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Platina. Its post office serves itself and the communities of Dinsmore (Humboldt County), and Van Duzen; both using 95552 as their ZIP code. Ruth residents with Post Office Boxes at the Ruth Store share the 95526 zip code with Bridgeville. Starting in the Spring of 2014, Ruth residents with mail boxes on the Mad River Road are now part of the Mad River zip code and use the city designation of Mad River, CA 95552. Mad River is home to Southern Trinity High School, the region's only high school, with an enrollment of 45 students. It is also home to Van Duzen Elementary School.

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