San Francisco Weather Forecast
San Francisco weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Next 48 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Best time to go outside today
11 AM - 2 PM · comfort score 9.2/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Weather in San Francisco right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:35 AM, Aug 22 local time.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Francisco?
San Francisco is a city in California. Its coordinates are 37.7749, -122.4194. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in San Francisco 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?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in San Francisco, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is San Francisco in?
San Francisco observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:35 AM.
How many people live in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a population of approximately 810.000.
What is the nearest airport to San Francisco?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 mi away.
What are the top things to do in San Francisco?
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.
What places are in San Francisco?
San Francisco covers 8 places in this atlas, including Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco International Airport, Fisherman's Wharf, Mission District and ZIP Code 94102.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 11:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
