Location & Surroundings
Nelson is a settlement in California, United States, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Durham, 11 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 3815 km to the east. The nearest airport is Richvale Airport, 6 km away.
Also known as: Nelson Station
Overview
Nelson is unincorporated community in Butte County, California.
It is located in Butte County, United States.
The elevation is around 121 foot.
Also known as: Nelson, CA, Nelson, California
Media
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Butte County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
39° 33' 8" N, 121° 45' 56" W
- Elevation 37 m (DEM: 38 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:45
- Sunrise 07:33
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Nelson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nelson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 W/m2.
Temperature
12.8 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 12.8 | 2.5 | 100 | 67 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 10.6 | 0.3 | 111 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 3.6 | 178 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 3.5 | 158 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 374.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.4 | 2.8 | 114 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 54 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 1.9 | 76 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 3.0 | 299 | 48 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 138.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.5 | 303 | 29 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 478.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.1 | 1.5 | 75 | 52 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 10.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.6 | 1.0 | 27 | 57 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 1.6 | 220 | 38 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 155 | 37 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 310.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.7 | 2.3 | 120 | 48 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nelson?
Now 12.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.6 to 18.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 374 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 Nelson today?
Sunrise around 07:33 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Nelson?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Nelson?
Nelson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nelson?
Elevation about 37 m. DEM 38 m.
Where is Nelson located?
It is at 39.55211, -121.76553 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nelson in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons
- Commons category Nelson, California