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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🕔 2:20 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October👥 1.9 million

Tomorrow in Santa Clara County - Thursday, September 17

☁️
73°
Overcast · low 54°F
Rain chance0%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind11 mph
Gusts17 mph
UV index6.6 · High
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Daylight12h 20m

Next 24 hours

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

2 AM🌙57°0%3 mph
3 AM🌙56°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙55°0%2 mph
5 AM🌙54°0%3 mph
6 AM🌙54°0%6 mph
7 AM☀️55°0%8 mph
8 AM☀️58°0%8 mph
9 AM☀️62°0%8 mph
10 AM☀️67°0%6 mph
11 AM☀️71°0%1 mph
12 PM☀️72°0%8 mph
1 PM☀️72°0%10 mph
2 PM☀️73°0%11 mph
3 PM☀️72°0%12 mph
4 PM☀️71°0%13 mph
5 PM☀️69°0%12 mph
6 PM☀️67°0%11 mph
7 PM🌙63°0%9 mph
8 PM🌙61°0%7 mph
9 PM🌙60°0%4 mph
10 PM🌙58°0%2 mph
11 PM🌙57°0%3 mph
12 AM🌙56°0%3 mph
1 AM🌙55°0%3 mph

Active alerts for Santa Clara County

⚠️Wed, Sep 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.6
Outdoors9.1
Beach day7.1
Swimming6.9
Hiking9.8
Running9.8
Cycling9.7
Camping9.8
Fishing8.7
Photography8.8
Stargazing10
Family time9.1
Driving9.8
Flying out9.7

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 2:20 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 2:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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