Petrolia, California
Petrolia: Situated within the Mattole River Valley at an elevation of 121 feet, this Humboldt County community lies near the rugged and undeveloped Lost Coast region of California.
About
Petrolia is a city located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Petrolia
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3254,-124.2870 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:29:31 (15th October 2026) |
| Postal code | 95558 |
| Weather | 52℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Petrolia is located at 40°19'31"N 124°17'13"W (40.3254100, -124.2869900).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Petrolia, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121707 | College of the Redwoods | Eureka (CA) | 95501-9300 |
| 114761 | Fredrick and Charles Beauty College | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Petrolia, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDS | Rio Dell-Scotia, California | 100 Main Street | BUS |
| FTA | Fortuna, California | 719 South Fortuna Blvd | BUS |
| GBV | Garberville, California | 924 Redwood Drive | BUS |
| EKA | Eureka, California | Sixth and C Sts. | BUS |
| ARC | Arcata (Transit Center), California | 925 E Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Petrolia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petrolia Post Office | Petrolia (CA) | 95558 |
Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,652 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Arcata | 18,044 | City in California |
| McKinleyville | 15,177 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Fortuna | 12,107 | City in the United States of America |
| Myrtletown | 4,675 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,414 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Rio Dell | 3,363 | City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America |
| Cutten | 3,108 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Bayview | 2,510 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Willow Creek | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Ferndale | 1,362 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Blue Lake | 1,244 | City in California |
| Hydesville | 1,237 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Redway | 1,225 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |