Chico & Bidwell Park, CA

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Sycamore Pool, Lower Bidwell Park, Chico
Sycamore Pool, Lower Bidwell Park, Chico - Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

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68°F
High: 69° | Low: 51°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCIC
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 43%
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Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 9:09AM PST until November 13 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley and portions of the central Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Friday late morning and afternoon, especially over the northern Sacramento Valley. Instructions: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Tonight:A chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. Southeast wind 6 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 9 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  15 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 58°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (10%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 58°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (10%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  39 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 58°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Breezy winds (22 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 62°F. Low rain risk (10%). Light wind (8 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Chico & Bidwell Park

Chico & Bidwell Park is an outdoor-planning page for Chico, Bidwell Park, and the lower foothills. It has a distinct purpose centered on summer heat, creek conditions, foothill trails, smoke, and events, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a Chico & Bidwell Park Day

Start by comparing conditions across Chico, Lower Bidwell Park, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among biking, hiking, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for Chico & Bidwell Park

  • Conditions around Chico, Bidwell Park, and the lower foothills can differ sharply from nearby towns; summer heat, creek conditions, foothill trails, smoke, and events are the main planning variables.
  • For biking, compare wind, pavement or trail surface, heat, visibility, traffic, smoke, and recent rain before choosing distance and exposure.
  • Recent rain, heat, smoke, fire restrictions, water levels, and afternoon wind can change which route or activity is most comfortable.
  • Air quality and wildfire smoke can shift quickly; shorten strenuous plans when visibility or breathing conditions worsen.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers Chico, Bidwell Park, and the lower foothills. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Lower Bidwell Park
  • Upper Bidwell Park
  • Big Chico Creek
  • Paradise
  • Durham
  • Butte Creek

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Chico & Bidwell Park rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for Chico & Bidwell Park

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68°F
High: 69° | Low: 51°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCIC
Observed at: 6:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 43%
Fri ⛈
60° 45°
100%
Sat ⛅
62° 46°
10%
Sun 🌧
59° 44°
96%
Mon 🌧
58° 38°
38%
Tue ⛅
59° 39°
5%
Wed 🌧
53° 39°
85%
Thu 🌧
56° --°
44%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Fri 62° Sat 59° Sun 58° Mon 59° Tue 53° Wed 56° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

45° Fri 46° Sat 44° Sun 38° Mon 39° Tue 39° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 19 Fri 100 Sat 93 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 78 Wed 95 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:28 pm CST

Chico & Bidwell Park Weather by Season

Winter

At Chico & Bidwell Park, winter is cooler and wetter, with fog, slick roads, muddy trails, and occasional river or creek rises after storms. Many low-elevation outings remain practical between rain systems.

Spring

Around Chico, Bidwell Park, and the lower foothills, spring usually offers comfortable temperatures and green hills for biking, golf, hiking, and events. Watch for wet trail closures early in the season and rapidly warming afternoons later.

Summer

For summer heat, creek conditions, foothill trails, smoke, and events, summer is hot, dry, and strongly sun-exposed, so early starts and shade planning matter. Wildfire smoke, poor air quality, and water availability can be more limiting than clouds.

Fall

Near Chico and the surrounding area, early fall often stays hot and dry, with fire weather and smoke possible before cooler conditions arrive. Later fall brings better daytime comfort and the return of rain chances.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: July and August.
  • Coolest months: December and January.
  • Wettest season: December through March.
  • Driest season: June through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Spring and late fall for biking, golf, hiking, and outdoor events.