Location & Surroundings
Buck Meadows is a plain(s) in California, United States, at 1,951 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Truckee, 10 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 3675 km to the east. The nearest airport is Truckee Tahoe Airport, 6 km away.
Overview
Buck Meadows is a meadow.
It is located in Nevada County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Nevada County
- Type plain(s) (PLN)
- an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 20' 26" N, 120° 4' 26" W
- Elevation 1951 m (DEM: 1943 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 07:21
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 10 h 45 min
Other plain(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buck Meadows
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buck Meadows, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 9.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Temperature
0.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 0.1 | 2.3 | 233 | 73 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 5.2 | 237 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 177.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.0 | 4.9 | 246 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 533.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -0.8 | 1.2 | 210 | 80 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 11.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.8 | 1.3 | 161 | 72 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.9 | 0.9 | 159 | 24 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.8 | 0.5 | 330 | 25 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 539.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 2.1 | 1.2 | 179 | 44 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 2.3 | 1.4 | 202 | 41 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 0.9 | 181 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.7 | 2.2 | 234 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 289.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 4.2 | 3.9 | 205 | 61 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 1.1 | 3.5 | 220 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buck Meadows?
Now 0.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.8 to 9.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 534 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buck Meadows today?
Sunrise around 07:21 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 45m.
What is the local time in Buck Meadows?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Buck Meadows?
Buck Meadows is a plain(s).
What is the elevation of Buck Meadows?
Elevation about 1,951 m. DEM 1,943 m.
Where is Buck Meadows located?
It is at 39.34046, -120.07381 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buck Meadows in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry