County in California

Geography of San Francisco County

Geography of San Francisco County: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☀️ 66°F now🕔 6:30 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 810.000

Geography of San Francisco County

Latitude37.7749
Longitude-122.4194
HemisphereNorthern

Area Code 415 is 0 mi to the north, San Francisco is 0 mi to the north, ZIP Code 94102 is 0 mi to the north and Mission District is 1 mi to the south.

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Coordinates: 37°46′29.6″N 122°25′9.8″W (37.7749, -122.4194)

Quick facts about San Francisco County

TypeCounty
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°46′29.6″N 122°25′9.8″W (37.7749, -122.4194)
Population810.000
Local time6:30 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

San Francisco County is a county in California. San Francisco County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 810.000.

Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in San Francisco County with clear sky. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 57°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit San Francisco County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 2.7°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in San Francisco County today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in San Francisco County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January59°46°3,3 in★★★☆☆
February59°47°5,6 in★★★☆☆
March64°50°3,0 in★★★★
April63°51°2,0 in★★★★
May65°52°0,6 in★★★★★
June66°54°0,0 in★★★★★
July66°56°0,1 in★★★★★
August69°57°0,0 in★★★★★
September69°58°0,2 in★★★★★
October71°56°0,7 in★★★★★
November62°50°4,1 in★★★☆☆
December58°47°5,8 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Francisco County?

San Francisco County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 37.7749, -122.4194. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in San Francisco County right now?

It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 69% and wind is 16 mph.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco County?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Francisco County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is San Francisco County in?

San Francisco County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:30 PM.

How many people live in San Francisco County?

San Francisco County has a population of approximately 810.000.

What is the nearest airport to San Francisco County?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 mi away.

What are the top things to do in San Francisco County?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Emerald Bay State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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