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Santa Clara County Weather Forecast

Santa Clara County weather: 57°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 57°F now🕔 4:09 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

14-day forecast for Santa Clara County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Sep 16☀️ Clear sky73° / 54°0%13 mph7
Thu, Sep 17☁️ Overcast73° / 54°0%11 mph7
Fri, Sep 18☀️ Clear sky85° / 60°1%11 mph7
Sat, Sep 19☁️ Overcast85° / 61°0%11 mph7
Sun, Sep 20☁️ Overcast78° / 60°2%10 mph6
Mon, Sep 21☀️ Clear sky85° / 58°2%9 mph6
Tue, Sep 22☀️ Clear sky94° / 65°0%8 mph6
Wed, Sep 23☁️ Overcast98° / 70°2%9 mph6
Thu, Sep 24☁️ Overcast91° / 71°1%7 mph6
Fri, Sep 25🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 69°2% · 0,0 in11 mph6
Sat, Sep 26🌦️ Drizzle81° / 62°3% · 0,1 in10 mph6
Sun, Sep 27⛅ Partly cloudy82° / 62°6%11 mph6
Mon, Sep 28☁️ Overcast79° / 58°0%10 mph6
Tue, Sep 29⛅ Partly cloudy79° / 56°0%11 mph6

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Warming. The second half of the window averages 35°F warmer than the days immediately ahead.

Against the normal

The window averages 83°F against a September normal of 83°F - right on average.

Rainfall

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal September week (0,0 in against 0,0 in).

What this means for Santa Clara County

Compared with normal

Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 73°F is 9.9°F below the 83°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 51°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 57°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 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 4:09 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 September 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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