Location & Surroundings
Cherokee is a settlement in California, United States, at 863 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waterford, 59 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 3730 km to the east. The nearest airport is Hermitage Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 58' 54" N, 120° 14' 52" W
- Elevation 863 m (DEM: 862 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 191 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:07
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 19:16
- Day length 12 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Cherokee
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cherokee, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,013.7 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 | 18.9 | 2.8 | 67 | 48 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.6 | 235 | 16 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 283.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 3.3 | 258 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 771.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 3.1 | 66 | 26 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 2.7 | 68 | 22 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 3.2 | 236 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 276.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.8 | 261 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 761.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.3 | 2.6 | 41 | 44 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 1.6 | 56 | 48 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 3.1 | 239 | 23 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 274.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 271 | 17 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 748.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.2 | 2.6 | 56 | 30 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.5 | 2.5 | 70 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cherokee?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 30.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 771 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 Cherokee today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 19:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 38m.
What is the local time in Cherokee?
Local time is 14:07. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Cherokee?
Cherokee is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cherokee?
Elevation about 863 m. DEM 862 m.
Where is Cherokee located?
It is at 37.98159, -120.24769 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cherokee in?
It is in United States.