County in California

Santa Clara County Weather Forecast

Santa Clara County weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 67°F now🕔 7:30 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

Summary

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Santa Clara County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.9 million.

Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Santa Clara County with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 60°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Santa Clara County is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 30 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pinnacles National Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 7.4°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Santa Clara County today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

Weather in Santa Clara County right now

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67°F
Overcast · feels like 66°F
Humidity69%
Wind9 mph N
Gusts16 mph
UV index0.3 · Low
Cloud cover92%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality45 · Good
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:30 PM, Aug 25 local time.

See the Santa Clara County forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

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

8 PM☁️66°0%7 mph
9 PM☁️64°0%5 mph
10 PM☁️63°0%4 mph
11 PM☁️62°0%3 mph
12 AM☁️62°0%2 mph
1 AM☁️62°0%1 mph
2 AM☁️61°0%1 mph
3 AM☁️60°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙59°0%3 mph
5 AM🌙58°0%1 mph
6 AM🌙58°0%2 mph
7 AM🌤️58°0%2 mph
8 AM🌤️61°0%1 mph
9 AM☀️64°0%3 mph
10 AM☀️69°1%3 mph
11 AM☀️74°1%4 mph
12 PM☀️79°1%6 mph
1 PM☀️82°1%8 mph
2 PM☀️83°1%9 mph
3 PM☀️83°1%11 mph
4 PM☀️83°2%11 mph
5 PM☀️82°2%11 mph
6 PM☀️79°2%10 mph
7 PM🌙76°2%9 mph

16-day forecast for Santa Clara County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌥️ Fog78° / 60°0%11 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast83° / 58°2%11 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast88° / 59°1%12 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast87° / 68°9%10 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky88° / 62°1%11 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky86° / 59°0%10 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky79° / 58°2%12 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky79° / 59°2%12 mph7
Wed, Sep 2☀️ Clear sky84° / 59°7%10 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky87° / 59°3%10 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☀️ Clear sky91° / 60°1%7 mph7
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky84° / 57°5%8 mph7
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky80° / 56°3%7 mph7
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast78° / 55°6%7 mph6
Tue, Sep 8☁️ Overcast83° / 57°6%5 mph6
Wed, Sep 9☀️ Clear sky83° / 58°6%11 mph7

Climate in Santa Clara 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
January60°43°2,9 in★★★☆☆
February62°45°5,7 in★★★☆☆
March68°48°2,5 in★★★★
April70°50°1,8 in★★★★
May77°54°0,5 in★★★★★
June83°57°0,0 in★★★★★
July84°59°0,0 in★★★★★
August85°60°0,0 in★★★★★
September83°59°0,1 in★★★★★
October78°56°0,6 in★★★★★
November66°48°3,2 in★★★★
December60°46°4,6 in★★★☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Santa Clara County

45
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.59.2 µg/m³
PM1012 µg/m³
Ozone73 µg/m³
NO₂6.7 µg/m³
UV index0.3 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Daylight13h 14m
Solar noon1:09 PM
Golden hour (am)6:32 AM - 7:32 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:46 PM - 7:46 PM
Blue hour (am)6:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset3:55 AM

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

Best time to visit Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 37.3541, -121.9552. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara County right now?

It is currently 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Santa Clara County?

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

What time zone is Santa Clara County in?

Santa Clara County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:30 PM.

How many people live in Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County has a population of approximately 1.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Santa Clara County?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 30 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 309 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Santa Clara County?

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

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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 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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