California’s Geographic Coordinates: Latitude & Longitude Range

California spans a broad latitudinal and longitudinal range:

• Latitude: 32°30′ N (Border Field State Park, Mexican border) to 42° N (Oregon border).
• Longitude: 114°8′ W (Colorado River, Arizona border) to 124°24′ W (Cape Mendocino, Pacific coast).

Key Reference Points

Why It Matters

The 10° latitude span creates climates from subtropical desert (Imperial Valley) to temperate rainforest (North Coast). The 10° longitude span covers two time-zone widths (though the state uses Pacific Time throughout).