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Pilot Flying J

Pilot - Thermal, CA

2084 S Marina Dr, Thermal, CA 92274

HoursOpen 24 Hours

ExitI-8 Exit 115

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Location

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Quick Facts

Coordinates33.279122, -115.964995
Local Time7:37 PM PST
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Current Conditions

Thermal, CA

☀️ Clear

58°F

Clear

Feels like 54°F

Wind

3 mp/h · WSW

Gusts

5 mp/h

Humidity

48%

Precip

0 inch

UV Index

5.4 Moderate

Cloud

Visibility

91.7 mi

Pressure

1020 hPa

Today

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79°

57°

Wed

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82°

58°

Thu

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80°

63°

Sunrise 6:04 am Sunset 4:50 pm

Weather by Open-Meteo · captured Nov 3, 2:50 pm

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