Badwater, California
Badwater: Located in Inyo County within Death Valley National Park, this site is recognized as the point of lowest elevation in North America at 266 feet below sea level.
About
Badwater is a city located in the county of Inyo in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Badwater
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Inyo County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2297,-116.7670 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 02:31:24 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Badwater is located at 36°13'47"N 116°46'1"W (36.2296700, -116.7669900).
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Weather
62°F
Clear
3 to 16 mph N
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 62. North wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastClosest post offices linked to Badwater.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Death Valley Post Office | Death Valley (CA) | 92328 |
Other cities in Inyo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Inyo County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop | 3,778 | City in Inyo County, California, United States |
| West Bishop | 2,607 | Census-designated place in Inyo County, California |
| Lone Pine | 2,035 | Census-designated place in Inyo County, California |
| Big Pine | 1,756 | Census-designated place in Inyo County, California |