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San Francisco County Weather Forecast

San Francisco County weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 60°F now🕔 10:26 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 810.000

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 60°F (16°C) in San Francisco County with clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 57°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in San Francisco County today at 9.7/10. 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.

Weather in San Francisco County right now

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60°F
Clear · feels like 57°F
Humidity86%
Wind12 mph WNW
Gusts26 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover9%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:26 AM, Aug 22 local time.

See the San Francisco County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM🌙60°0%14 mph
10 PM🌙59°0%13 mph
11 PM🌙59°0%14 mph
12 AM🌙58°0%13 mph
1 AM🌙58°0%12 mph
2 AM🌙58°0%11 mph
3 AM🌙58°0%10 mph
4 AM🌙58°0%8 mph
5 AM🌙58°0%9 mph
6 AM🌙58°0%9 mph
7 AM☀️58°0%9 mph
8 AM☀️60°0%8 mph
9 AM☀️63°0%7 mph
10 AM☀️66°0%8 mph
11 AM☀️69°0%8 mph
12 PM☀️71°0%10 mph
1 PM☁️73°0%12 mph
2 PM☁️74°0%13 mph
3 PM☁️74°0%15 mph
4 PM☁️73°0%16 mph
5 PM☁️72°0%16 mph
6 PM☁️70°0%16 mph
7 PM☁️68°0%15 mph
8 PM☁️65°0%11 mph

16-day forecast for San Francisco County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast69° / 57°0%17 mph7
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast74° / 58°0%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast76° / 55°1%12 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast72° / 59°0%10 mph7
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast70° / 59°0%12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌤️ Mainly clear73° / 58°1%9 mph7
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast72° / 60°0%9 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast71° / 59°1%12 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast72° / 59°2%11 mph7
Sun, Aug 30🌤️ Mainly clear68° / 58°1%13 mph7
Mon, Aug 31🌤️ Mainly clear69° / 58°1%14 mph7
Tue, Sep 1🌤️ Mainly clear68° / 60°1%15 mph7
Wed, Sep 2⛅ Partly cloudy67° / 58°0%13 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky71° / 60°3%13 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast70° / 61°0%13 mph7
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky76° / 60°3%9 mph7

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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Air quality and pollen in San Francisco County

33
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.55 µg/m³
PM107.3 µg/m³
Ozone41 µg/m³
NO₂3.8 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Daylight13h 24m
Solar noon1:12 PM
Golden hour (am)6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:54 PM - 7:54 PM
Blue hour (am)6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 69%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset1:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit San Francisco County

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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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 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 12 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 10:26 AM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 10:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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