KMAE METAR
Current observed weather at Madera Municipal (MAE · KMAE), Madera, CA, elevation 255 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1255Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Madera Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1255Z
MVFRMETAR KMAE 051255Z AUTO 09004KT 4SM BR CLR 09/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00890083 FZRANO $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
5 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1019.6 hPa, temperature 8.9°C, dew point 8.3°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP196 | Sea level pressure 1019.6 hPa | Measurement |
| T00890083 | Temperature 8.9°C, dew point 8.3°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| FZRANO | Freezing rain sensor not operating | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 090° at 4 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 4 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | 9°C (48°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 8°C (47°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.12 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1355Z | LIFR | Not reported | 4 SM | 100 ft | 12°C |
| 1455Z | LIFR | 340° at 7 kt | 7 SM | 300 ft | 12°C |
| 1555Z | LIFR | 350° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 400 ft | 12°C |
| 1655Z | IFR | 340° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 600 ft | 12°C |
| 1755Z | IFR | 310° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 12°C |
| 1855Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 13°C |
| 1955Z | MVFR | 220° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 1,300 ft | 14°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | Not reported | 10+ SM | Clear | 15°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | Not reported | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | 010° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | 040° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | 030° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 14°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 0355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 0355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 0555Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 0655Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | 100° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | 100° at 3 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | 100° at 4 kt | 8 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 1055Z | VFR | 110° at 5 kt | 6 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 1155Z | MVFR | 110° at 5 kt | 4 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 1255Z | MVFR | 090° at 4 kt | 4 SM | Clear | 9°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KMAE?
The 5 Nov 2026 1255Z observation at Madera Municipal reads: METAR KMAE 051255Z AUTO 09004KT 4SM BR CLR 09/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00890083 FZRANO $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1019.6 hPa, temperature 8.9°C, dew point 8.3°C.
Is KMAE VFR right now?
Madera Municipal is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KMAE METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KMAE
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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