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12 AM

77°
RealFeel® 73°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts29 mph

Humidity29%

Indoor Humidity29% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point42° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover2%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 AM

76°
RealFeel® 72°
Pleasant
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Pleasant
63° to 81°
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Clear
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity33%

Indoor Humidity33% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point45° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover6%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 AM

75°
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity35%

Indoor Humidity35% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point46° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 AM

74°
RealFeel® 71°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity37%

Indoor Humidity37% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point46° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 AM

73°
RealFeel® 70°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity39%

Indoor Humidity39% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point47° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 AM

72°
RealFeel® 69°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly clear
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity41%

Indoor Humidity41% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point48° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 AM

71°
RealFeel® 69°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Mostly sunny
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™69°

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity43%

Indoor Humidity43% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point48° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover11%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

74°
RealFeel® 73°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
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Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™71°

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity40%

Indoor Humidity40% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point48° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover14%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

78°
RealFeel® 78°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™75°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index2.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity35%

Indoor Humidity35% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point49° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

82°
RealFeel® 83°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™79°

Heat Index81°

WindWSW 12 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index3.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity29%

Indoor Humidity29% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point47° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

86°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™82°

Heat Index83°

WindWSW 14 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index5.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity23%

Indoor Humidity23% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point44° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

89°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
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Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index85°

WindWSW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index8.1 (Very High)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity18%

Indoor Humidity18% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point41° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

91°
RealFeel® 93°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™87°

Heat Index87°

WindWSW 21 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index11.0 (Extreme)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity15%

Indoor Humidity15% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point38° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

94°
RealFeel® 94°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™89°

Heat Index89°

WindWSW 24 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index11.8 (Extreme)

Wind Gusts43 mph

Humidity13%

Indoor Humidity13% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point36° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

95°
RealFeel® 95°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™90°

Heat Index90°

WindWSW 28 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index11.0 (Extreme)

Wind Gusts50 mph

Humidity12%

Indoor Humidity12% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point34° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

94°
RealFeel® 92°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™88°

Heat Index89°

WindWSW 30 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index8.1 (Very High)

Wind Gusts53 mph

Humidity12%

Indoor Humidity12% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point34° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

92°
RealFeel® 90°
Hot
RealFeel Guide
Hot
90° to 100°
Caution advised. Possible danger of dehydration, heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps if outside for extended periods, and especially while doing strenuous activities.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™87°

Heat Index88°

WindWSW 32 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index5.1 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts55 mph

Humidity13%

Indoor Humidity13% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point34° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

90°
RealFeel® 87°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™85°

Heat Index86°

WindWSW 33 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts58 mph

Humidity14%

Indoor Humidity14% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point35° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

88°
RealFeel® 84°
Very Warm
RealFeel Guide
Very Warm
82° to 89°
Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions should minimize outdoor activity, especially in the sunshine.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™82°

Heat Index85°

WindWSW 32 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts55 mph

Humidity16%

Indoor Humidity16% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point36° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™9 (Very Bright)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

86°
RealFeel® 81°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Hazy sunshine
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™80°

Heat Index83°

WindWSW 31 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts52 mph

Humidity19%

Indoor Humidity19% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point39° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover31%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

83°
RealFeel® 78°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Sunny
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

RealFeel Shade™78°

Heat Index80°

WindWSW 29 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts47 mph

Humidity23%

Indoor Humidity23% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point41° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover9%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

80°
RealFeel® 75°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Clear
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindWSW 24 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts46 mph

Humidity25%

Indoor Humidity25% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point42° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover4%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

77°
RealFeel® 72°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Clear
alerts

Red Flag Warning

9:00 AM Friday - 11:00 PM Saturday
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindWSW 20 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts43 mph

Humidity27%

Indoor Humidity27% (Ideal Humidity)

Dew Point41° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

77°
RealFeel® 73°
Pleasant
RealFeel Guide
Pleasant
63° to 81°
Most consider this temperature range ideal.
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Clear
alerts

Wind Advisory

11:00 AM Friday - 5:00 AM Sunday

WindWSW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts40 mph

Humidity26%

Indoor Humidity26% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point40° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

Hourly Weather Forecast for Ridgecrest

AccuWeather's hourly forecast for Ridgecrest provides hour-by-hour temperatures, RealFeel® Temperature, and precipitation probability through the next 10 days. The current hour shows 77° with a RealFeel® of 73°, clear with a 0% chance of precipitation. Each hourly forecast includes wind speed, humidity, air quality, UV index, and the AccuLumen Brightness Index™, AccuWeather's measure of perceived outdoor light intensity. Forecasts are generated by proprietary systems developed by AccuWeather meteorologists since 1962.

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