Benicia Weather

TownSan Francisco Bay Area

Waterfront city on Carquinez Strait

76°
😎
Comfort Score
97(A)
Perfect
Weather updated September 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM PDT

Benicia weather at a glance

Benicia is a town at 20 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Waterfront city on Carquinez Strait. Notable features include sunny, waterfront, historic, and arts.

Current conditions are 76°F, feeling like 71°F, with 42% humidity, winds near 15 mph, 1% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and breezy with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 48°F, with about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day and 1.7 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 15.1 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
76°F
Feels like 71°F
Humidity
42%
Dew point 51°F
Wind
15 mph
NW • Gusts 22 mph
Cloud Cover
1%
bright
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal100
Wind79
Sky Comfort97
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Benicia

Each preview is centered on Benicia, 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 Benicia. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
80°Fforecast
2° below normal
Normal: 82°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
11.5"
12% below average
30-yr avg: 13.2"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
4 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
5last 28 days
vs 6 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 8.4 mph
Comfort Score
8628-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Benicia climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Benicia 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 Benicia 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

82
Avg Comfort
71.4°
Avg High
47.9°
Avg Low
70%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.7h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain15.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr68 (19%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr93
✨ Perfect Days (80+)453

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June87
81.2° / 53.7° · ☀️ 13.5h
4 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. July82
83.5° / 55.4° · ☀️ 13.5h
6 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. May81
74.8° / 50.1° · ☀️ 12.8h
4 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December32
57° / 39.7° · ☀️ 6.6h
💧 3.1" · 11 rainy days · 13 foggy days
2. January32
56.5° / 39.7° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 3.1" · 11 rainy days · 13 foggy days
3. February42
61.3° / 42.1° · ☀️ 8.2h
💧 2.8" · 10 rainy days · 10 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20248785.6° / 57°12h2d0.04"26
September 20248685.6° / 56.2°10.7h3d0.12"26
October 20248683° / 55.7°9.9h0d0.59"24
November 20248063.5° / 45.1°6.9h5d4.51"21
December 20247058.2° / 44.1°5.8h17d5.26"10
January 20258159.2° / 40.3°7.5h13d0.86"20
February 20257460.7° / 44.1°6.2h9d5.51"16
March 20258162.2° / 45.8°9.1h6d2.2"21
April 20259071.4° / 49.2°10.9h7d0.32"27
May 20258978.8° / 53.3°12.9h0d0.2"30
June 20258979.6° / 53.9°13.3h0d0"30
July 20258778° / 55.9°12.1h5d0"27
August 20258685.6° / 58°12h2d0"28
September 20258682.8° / 60.4°10.1h5d0.21"26
October 20258673.4° / 54.5°8.2h10d1.32"23
November 20257764° / 49.6°6.9h17d3.38"15
December 20256354.8° / 43.6°5.5h22d4.86"2
January 20267358.1° / 42.4°6.8h21d2.76"10
February 20267562.7° / 45.7°6.5h14d4.07"11
March 20269377.2° / 51.9°10.8h3d0.36"29
April 20268568.6° / 50.4°10.3h4d3.66"22
May 20268670.9° / 53.2°10.9h2d0.69"9
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

89°F76°F64°F51°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 Benicia climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Benicia, 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 Benicia. 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 Benicia

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Benicia 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 Benicia

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Benicia. 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 Benicia

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Benicia 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 Benicia

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Benicia 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 Benicia

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Benicia 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
38.0494, -122.1586
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Elevation
20 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#sunny#waterfront#historic#arts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Benicia

What is the weather at Benicia right now?

Current conditions at Benicia are 76°F, feeling like 71°F, with 42% humidity, winds near 15 mph, 1% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and breezy with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Benicia?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 71°F and an average low of 48°F at Benicia. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Benicia get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 15.1 inches of precipitation and 68 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Benicia. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Benicia foggy?

Benicia averages about 1.7 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 93 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 Benicia for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (77°F/52°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), April 2025 (71°F/49°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score), and May 2025 (79°F/53°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Benicia?

Benicia is a town at 20 feet. Waterfront city on Carquinez Strait. Notable features include sunny, waterfront, historic, and arts.

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