Atherton Weather

TownSan Francisco Bay Area

Exclusive residential community

65°
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Comfort Score
79(B)
Great
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM PDT

Atherton weather at a glance

Atherton is a town at 75 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Exclusive residential community. Notable features include sunny, upscale, and residential.

Current conditions are 65°F, feeling like 65°F, with 77% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 49°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 15.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
65°F
Feels like 65°F
Humidity
77%
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 4 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature86
Wind100
Night Sky5
Humidity50
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now66°81 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
10pm63°76 (B)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11pm61°73 (B-)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am59°70 (B-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am59°70 (B-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2am58°69 (C)0 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3am58°70 (B-)0 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
4am58°69 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am58°69 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am58°69 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am58°69 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am59°70 (B-)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Atherton hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Atherton. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Atherton. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Atherton

Each preview is centered on Atherton, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Atherton. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today🏆 Best79° / 58°88 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon80° / 58°85 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Tue83° / 54°81 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed90° / 54°70 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu86° / 55°76 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri85° / 55°78 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Sat85° / 54°77 (B)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Today (Comfort score: 88)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
79°Fforecast
4° above normal
Normal: 75°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
13.8"
16% above average
30-yr avg: 12.0"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 25
Foggy Days
9last 28 days
vs 7 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
6.6 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Recent baseline: 7.4 mph
Comfort Score
8628-day avg
4 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 90
What the Atherton climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Atherton with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Atherton departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA URMA for recent temperature history, NOAA Stage IV for recent precipitation, NOAA HRRR for fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals, and NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for long-term baselines.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

86
Avg Comfort
68.1°
Avg High
49.4°
Avg Low
77%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain15.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr76 (21%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)64
✨ Perfect Days (80+)499

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June89
73.8° / 53.6° · ☀️ 13.5h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. August80
75.2° / 56° · ☀️ 12.1h
3 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. July78
74.9° / 55.7° · ☀️ 12.9h
5 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December37
59° / 42.3° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 3.1" · 9 rainy days · 10 foggy days
2. January47
59.2° / 42.5° · ☀️ 7.5h
💧 3.1" · 9 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February50
61.7° / 44.4° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 2.8" · 9 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20249282.5° / 58.1°12.2h3d0.08"27
September 20249282.6° / 58.3°10.9h4d0.11"28
October 20249080.4° / 58.7°9.9h1d0.2"26
November 20248262.8° / 48.1°7.1h6d2.32"22
December 20247660.8° / 47.1°6.4h9d4.58"16
January 20258458.6° / 43.3°7.8h7d0.58"25
February 20257660.6° / 46°6.7h7d4.98"15
March 20257961.2° / 46.3°9.2h5d3.35"18
April 20259068.8° / 48.1°10.7h7d0.8"25
May 20259174.5° / 51.4°12.7h6d0.13"29
June 20259577.6° / 53.6°13.5h0d0"30
July 20259477.5° / 56.7°12.9h5d0"30
August 20259282.2° / 58.6°12.1h2d0.04"30
September 20259081.1° / 61.3°10.3h4d0.36"25
October 20258972° / 55°8.7h6d1.27"25
November 20257964.5° / 51.5°7.1h9d4.72"16
December 20257358.5° / 47.1°6.3h11d4.39"12
January 20268059.6° / 46°7.2h4d3.3"21
February 20268062.6° / 48.1°7.5h4d5.72"18
March 20269375.8° / 53.4°10.6h2d0.84"30
April 20268667.7° / 50.5°10.8h5d3.84"23
May 20268568.3° / 52.2°10.2h6d0.15"8
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

84°F73°F61°F49°F37°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Atherton climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Atherton, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Atherton. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Fog, Wind, Cloud Cover, and Solar Radiation Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2014-09-30 to 2026-04-30

How to read the temperature heatmap for Atherton

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Atherton changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the fog heatmap for Atherton

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Atherton. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Atherton

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Atherton through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Atherton

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Atherton for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the solar radiation heatmap for Atherton

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Atherton by month and hour. Brighter cells indicate the strongest typical sun, while muted cells can reflect nighttime, shorter winter days, cloud cover, smoke, or terrain shading.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
37.4613, -122.1977
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Elevation
75 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#sunny#upscale#residential
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Atherton

What is the weather at Atherton right now?

Current conditions at Atherton are 65°F, feeling like 65°F, with 77% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Atherton?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 49°F at Atherton. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Atherton get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 15.1 inches of precipitation and 76 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Atherton. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Atherton foggy?

Atherton averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 0 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Atherton for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (78°F/54°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), July 2025 (78°F/57°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and March 2026 (76°F/53°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Atherton?

Atherton is a town at 75 feet. Exclusive residential community. Notable features include sunny, upscale, and residential.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Atherton.
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