Austin Creek State Recreation Area Weather
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Above the shaded redwood grove at Armstrong, the land opens into Austin Creek State Recreation Area, about seven miles north of Guerneville. Its nearly 6,000 acres hold grassy ridges, oak-capped knolls, chaparral, and deep ravines with year-round streams. It shares its entrance on Armstrong Woods Road with Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, and California State Parks runs it with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. Elevations climb from about 150 to 1,500 feet, high enough for glimpses of the Pacific from the rocky tops.
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Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Austin Creek State Recreation Area right now (feels like 53°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Austin Creek State Recreation Area is 57°F, 6°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. In November, 29% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 49°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 71).
August is the warmest month at Austin Creek State Recreation Area, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 53.0 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Austin Creek State Recreation Area are June, July, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in July, and 9 AM to noon in August.
Austin Creek's high ridges often rise above the lower Russian River's fog. On summer nights cool ocean air pushes up the river valley from the coast at Jenner and settles around Guerneville and the Armstrong grove. There, State Parks says, fog helps keep the redwoods moist. Above that layer, the park's oak-topped knolls can seem to float on the fog.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
What to expect at Austin Creek State Recreation Area in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. In November, 29% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 49°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 71).
Hiking conditions
Best hiking day this week: Friday, with 9 daylight hours that are dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind. 4 of the next 7 days have at least 4 such hours.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Austin Creek State Recreation Area, with a 58°F high and midday comfort near 69. Tuesday looks weakest (50).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (94%, about 0.91 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Austin Creek State Recreation Area right now
Overcast and 54° at Austin Creek State Recreation Area right now.
About the live weather map for Austin Creek State Recreation Area
The map centers on Austin Creek State Recreation Area and stacks fog, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions. Fog comes from our HRRR-based fog model, and the slider steps through its forecast for the next 12 hours.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations
Tip: Bay Area temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Austin Creek State Recreation Area, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Austin Creek State Recreation Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve | 3.8 mi | -3°F | 22% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Guerneville | 5.5 mi | -4°F | 18% | 9 mph | about 4°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Jenner Headlands | 7 mi | -10°F | 33% | 8 mph | about 10°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Schoolhouse Beach | 13.4 mi | -28°F | 51% | 9 mph | about 28°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (51% vs 25% of morning hours) |
| Salmon Creek Beach | 15.3 mi | -28°F | 49% | 11 mph | about 28°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (49% vs 25% of morning hours) |
| Dillon Beach | 22.7 mi | -28°F | 43% | 12 mph | about 28°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (43% vs 25% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Austin Creek State Recreation Area's
- Skyline Ridge Open Space (99 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Monte Bello Open Space Preserve (98 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (87 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
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.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather by month
August is the warmest month at Austin Creek State Recreation Area, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 53.0 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 41% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 9% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Austin Creek State Recreation Area are June, July, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in July, and 9 AM to noon in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 40°F | 10.6 in | 14 | 40% | 38% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 34 |
| Feb | 59°F | 41°F | 10.2 in | 13 | 23% | 30% | 6 mph | 10.7 h | 39 |
| Mar | 61°F | 42°F | 7.1 in | 11 | 26% | 32% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 51 |
| Apr | 64°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 8 | 23% | 27% | 7 mph | 13.2 h | 69 |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 6 | 22% | 22% | 7 mph | 14.3 h | 82 |
| Jun | 75°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 3 | 16% | 10% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 86 |
| Jul | 78°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 26% | 9% | 6 mph | 14.6 h | 85 |
| Aug | 79°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 33% | 11% | 6 mph | 13.6 h | 85 |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 27% | 12% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 85 |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 2.3 in | 6 | 27% | 20% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 79 |
| Nov | 63°F | 43°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 29% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 57 |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 11.0 in | 14 | 41% | 39% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 32 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Austin Creek State Recreation Area average about 7°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers nearby terrain. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Austin Creek State Recreation Area has actually seen.
What makes Austin Creek State Recreation Area's weather different
When the fog burns off
3 PMwhen December fog usually thins (45% foggy at 5 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Austin Creek State Recreation Area in 45% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (16%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Austin Creek State Recreation Area typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 8 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Hot hours
2 habove 85°F on a typical August afternoon
In August, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 2 hours a day.
Microclimate
−10°FJenner Headlands, 7 mi away, on summer afternoons
Jenner Headlands, 7 miles away, runs about 10°F cooler than Austin Creek State Recreation Area on summer afternoons.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Austin Creek State Recreation Area range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:36 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Austin Creek State Recreation Area
- Warm seasonJun 28 – Sep 29 · highs 76°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 29, when the average high is 76°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 79°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Feb 28 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Feb 28, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 40°F.
- Rainy seasonOct 26 – Apr 25 · 91% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 25, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 91% of the year's rain.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of rain by Oct 14 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Austin Creek State Recreation Area averaged 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 29 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 114 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 21, 2025 (103°F) and the coldest night was Feb 18, 2026 (33°F). The wettest day was Nov 21, 2024 (10.20 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 53 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 47days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 29days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 114mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day103°FAug 21, 2025
- Coldest night33°FFeb 18, 2026
- Wettest day10.20 inNov 21, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust53 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Austin Creek State Recreation Area's weather
Austin Creek's open ridges get full summer sun once they are above the fog. State Parks warns that summer mornings can be cool but afternoons in the park can exceed triple digits. The grassland ridges can run far hotter than the shaded grove a few hundred feet below, or than Guerneville on the river.
Austin Creek's ridges catch Pacific storms head-on as they push inland from the coast. State Parks lists more than 50 inches of rain a year here, with rare freezing nights and snow flurries on the higher ground. Winter rain turns the summer-gold hillsides green and fills the creeks, and low trails along the streams can become impassable after heavy rain.
Dry grass and chaparral on these hot slopes make the park fire-prone from summer into fall. The 2020 Walbridge Fire burned through both Armstrong Redwoods and Austin Creek. Campfire bans are likely at Bullfrog Pond in summer and fall.
Tips for visiting Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Carry all the water you need
The park has no public water sources, so bring all the water you will drink.
Hike the ridges early in summer
Summer afternoons on the ridges can top 100°F. Start in the cool morning, or save the long, steep climbs for spring and fall.
Retreat to the redwood grove when it's hot
Armstrong Redwoods, through the same entrance, is often shrouded in fog and stays cool and damp while the Austin Creek hills bake. Bring layers for both.
Drive the park road slowly and honk
The road up is one lane with two-way traffic. Uphill drivers have the right-of-way. Use headlights and honk three times at blind corners.
Keep dogs on paved roads
Leashed dogs are allowed only in paid campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads, not on dirt roads or trails.
Austin Creek State Recreation Area through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is the best season for the long ridge hikes. Meadows turn bright green and bloom with Douglas iris, Indian paintbrush, buttercups, lupine, and brodiaea.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer mornings are cool, and afternoons on the open ridges can pass 100°F. Fire bans are likely.
- Fall (September–November)
- Fall stays hot and dry until the first rains, and the slopes burn most easily then. The 2020 Walbridge Fire hit Bullfrog Pond harder than any other part of the park.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the wet season, with heavy rain and, on rare nights, a freeze or a snow flurry on the heights. Low creekside trails can flood.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Ridge hiking: The East Ridge and Pool Ridge trails are long and exposed. Spring and cool fall days suit them. Summer afternoons are dangerously hot.
- Mountain biking on fire roads: Bikes are allowed on paved and fire roads but not trails. Dry, mild days are best. Avoid summer midday heat and muddy roads after winter storms.
- Wildflower walks: Wildflowers peak in spring, when the meadows are green after winter rain.
- Watching the fog from above: On summer mornings the knolls can sit above the fog filling the Russian River valley below. Go early, before the heat builds.
Official sources and current conditions
- California State Parks: Austin Creek State Recreation Area
- California State Parks: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods: Austin Creek
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperatures come from NOAA URMA and recent precipitation from NOAA Stage IV. Fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 73 | 59.9° / 46° | 5.8h | 7d | 23" | 15 |
| December 2024 | 66 | 58.3° / 46.6° | 4.9h | 12d | 14.86" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 60.3° / 44.6° | 7.2h | 9d | 0.69" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 72 | 58.9° / 43.5° | 5.8h | 9d | 17.6" | 13 |
| March 2025 | 76 | 59.9° / 43.8° | 7.5h | 9d | 7.16" | 18 |
| April 2025 | 87 | 68.2° / 46.3° | 9.7h | 8d | 0.94" | 22 |
| May 2025 | 94 | 78.6° / 51.2° | 12.4h | 0d | 0.22" | 29 |
| June 2025 | 93 | 83° / 51.1° | 12.8h | 3d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2025 | 92 | 82.8° / 52.5° | 12.2h | 2d | 0" | 29 |
| August 2025 | 89 | 90.7° / 57.2° | 11.6h | 2d | 0" | 25 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 81.8° / 58.3° | 9.7h | 3d | 0.17" | 27 |
| October 2025 | 84 | 71.6° / 53.1° | 7.2h | 11d | 1.78" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 75 | 63.1° / 49.7° | 6.2h | 12d | 8.19" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 56.8° / 44.9° | 4.8h | 21d | 12.16" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 78 | 61.1° / 46.8° | 6.5h | 8d | 10.56" | 19 |
| February 2026 | 72 | 61.2° / 46.8° | 6.2h | 7d | 9.34" | 13 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 78.2° / 55° | 9.8h | 2d | 0.03" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 85 | 66.8° / 47.3° | 9.3h | 7d | 5.2" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 91 | 74.7° / 51.3° | 11.8h | 4d | 1.11" | 27 |
| June 2026 | 92 | 81.1° / 53.8° | 12.4h | 2d | 0.02" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 90 | 87.4° / 55.6° | 12h | 2d | 0.11" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 87 | 87.4° / 54.9° | 11.3h | 9d | 0" | 26 |
| September 2026 | 91 | 82.1° / 55.5° | 10.2h | 5d | 0.39" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 80.1° / 55.4° | 8.5h | 2d | 0.21" | 25 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
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
- Temperature: At Austin Creek State Recreation Area, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (85°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (44°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Austin Creek State Recreation Area in 45% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (16%).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Austin Creek State Recreation Area typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 8 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Austin Creek State Recreation Area (9% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (39%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Austin Creek State Recreation Area comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 976 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps 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 mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Darker cells mark the months and hours when fog has been most common. They help separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
How recent months compared at Austin Creek State Recreation Area
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Austin Creek State Recreation Area averaged a high of 80°F, 7°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 73°F. It brought 0.21 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 2.31 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 48.9 in. of rain to Austin Creek State Recreation Area, 92% of the 53.0 in. normal.
Location Details
Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Austin Creek State Recreation Area
What is the weather like at Austin Creek State Recreation Area today?
It's 54°F at Austin Creek State Recreation Area right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Austin Creek State Recreation Area is 57°F, 6°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 49°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 71).
What is the best month to visit Austin Creek State Recreation Area?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Austin Creek State Recreation Area are June, July, and August. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in June, 9 AM to noon in July, and 9 AM to noon in August. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 29, when the average high is 76°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 79°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Austin Creek State Recreation Area?
August is the warmest month at Austin Creek State Recreation Area, with an average high of 79°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 40°F.
When does the fog burn off at Austin Creek State Recreation Area?
Fog or low cloud covers Austin Creek State Recreation Area in 45% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 3 PM, but 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (16%).
When is it windiest at Austin Creek State Recreation Area?
From March through September, wind at Austin Creek State Recreation Area typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 8 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Austin Creek State Recreation Area get?
December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 53.0 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 25, when a day has at least a 24% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 91% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 48.9 in. of rain to Austin Creek State Recreation Area, 92% of the 53.0 in. normal.
How does Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather compare with Jenner Headlands?
Jenner Headlands, 7 miles away, runs about 10°F cooler than Austin Creek State Recreation Area on summer afternoons.
Can I camp at Austin Creek?
Check first. Austin Creek is open for hiking, but Bullfrog Pond Campground and the Tom King and Mannings Flat backcountry camps closed after the 2020 Walbridge Fire. State Parks lists their current status.
What kind of place is Austin Creek State Recreation Area?
Above the shaded redwood grove at Armstrong, the land opens into Austin Creek State Recreation Area, about seven miles north of Guerneville. Its nearly 6,000 acres hold grassy ridges, oak-capped knolls, chaparral, and deep ravines with year-round streams. It shares its entrance on Armstrong Woods Road with Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, and California State Parks runs it with Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods. Elevations climb from about 150 to 1,500 feet, high enough for glimpses of the Pacific from the rocky tops.
What is Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather like in November?
November at Austin Creek State Recreation Area averages a high of 63°F and a low of 43°F, with 5.6 in. of rain over about 10 rainy days. About 29% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Austin Creek State Recreation Area weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from September 2014 to April 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA URMA and HRRR analyses, plus NOAA Stage IV precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service. Tides and ocean temperature: NOAA CO-OPS, where shown.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- California State Parks, Austin Creek State Recreation Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- California State Parks, Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, Austin Creek State Recreation Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Sonoma County Tourism, The Austin Creek State Recreation Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- California State Parks Foundation, Wildfires Firsthand: Austin Creek SRA and Armstrong Redwoods SNR (Oct 2020) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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