Austin Creek State Recreation Area Weather

ParkSan Francisco Bay Area

Backcountry camping above Armstrong

83°
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Comfort Score
95(A)
Perfect
Weather updated September 9, 2026 at 8:32 PM PDT

Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather at a glance

Austin Creek State Recreation Area is a park at 1,200 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Backcountry camping above Armstrong. Notable features include sunny, warm, camping, and remote.

Current conditions are 83°F, feeling like 77°F, with 19% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry with some clouds.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 46°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 54.3 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
83°F
Feels like 77°F
Humidity
19%
Dew point 37°F
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 8 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
High clouds
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal98
Wind100
Night Sky72
Moisture95
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Austin Creek State Recreation Area

Each preview is centered on Austin Creek State Recreation Area, 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

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
95°Fforecast
17° above normal
Normal: 78°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
19.5"
42% below average
30-yr avg: 33.9"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
2 more than baseline
Recent baseline: 22
Foggy Days
7last 28 days
vs 3 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.2 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Recent baseline: 5.4 mph
Comfort Score
8828-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 90
What the Austin Creek State Recreation Area climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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

84
Avg Comfort
67.9°
Avg High
46.2°
Avg Low
77%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain54.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr118 (32%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)57
✨ Perfect Days (80+)499

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June89
74.9° / 50.2° · ☀️ 13.3h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. July85
78.4° / 52.9° · ☀️ 12.5h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. August84
79.2° / 53.2° · ☀️ 12.3h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December32
56.6° / 40.3° · ☀️ 6.1h
💧 12.4" · 18 rainy days · 9 foggy days
2. February34
58.8° / 41.1° · ☀️ 6.3h
💧 11.2" · 17 rainy days · 10 foggy days
3. January44
57° / 40.4° · ☀️ 7.6h
💧 9.3" · 17 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20248788.7° / 60°12.3h1d0.06"23
September 20249087.1° / 57.2°11.2h0d0"28
October 20248482.1° / 58°9.4h3d0.6"22
November 20247661.5° / 45.4°6.8h7d15.24"18
December 20247361° / 45.7°6.1h10d10.68"19
January 20258661.7° / 42.5°8h3d2.26"28
February 20257259.3° / 43.2°6h10d12.45"16
March 20257559.8° / 43.7°8.7h8d7.07"18
April 20259168.2° / 46.9°10.4h3d0.83"23
May 20259277.6° / 51.7°13h1d0.26"29
June 20259382.7° / 55.2°13.3h0d0"29
July 20259382.2° / 56.2°12.5h1d0.01"31
August 20259089.2° / 59.9°12.4h0d0"29
September 20258981.9° / 58.3°10.1h3d0.98"28
October 20258571.7° / 52°8.3h7d2.42"23
November 20258166.1° / 49.5°7.2h9d6.13"20
December 20257561.4° / 46.7°6.1h7d9.03"20
January 20268262.6° / 45°7.1h6d6.43"23
February 20267562.1° / 45.6°6.5h9d7.24"15
March 20269377.1° / 52.9°10.8h1d0.62"28
April 20268466.7° / 47.2°10.3h9d5.11"20
May 20268973.9° / 50.6°11.1h3d0.14"9
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

95°F81°F67°F53°F39°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26
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About the Austin Creek State Recreation Area climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Austin Creek State Recreation Area, 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area. 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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
38.5686, -123.0519
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Elevation
1200 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#sunny#warm#camping#remote
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Austin Creek State Recreation Area

What is the weather at Austin Creek State Recreation Area right now?

Current conditions at Austin Creek State Recreation Area are 83°F, feeling like 77°F, with 19% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and dry with some clouds

What temperatures are typical at Austin Creek State Recreation Area?

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 46°F at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Austin Creek State Recreation Area get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 54.3 inches of precipitation and 118 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Austin Creek State Recreation Area foggy?

Austin Creek State Recreation Area 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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (83°F/55°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), July 2025 (82°F/56°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and March 2026 (77°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 Austin Creek State Recreation Area?

Austin Creek State Recreation Area is a park at 1,200 feet. Backcountry camping above Armstrong. Notable features include sunny, warm, camping, and remote.

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