Claremont District Weather
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Straddling the Berkeley and Oakland line, the Claremont district climbs toward the mouth of Claremont Canyon, a mostly undeveloped canyon in the hills. The historic Claremont Hotel stands at its foot. Above the hotel, the East Bay Regional Park District's 208-acre Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve covers both sides of upper Claremont Avenue. Its steep Stonewall-Panoramic Trail climbs to a ridgetop view of Oakland, Berkeley, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Claremont District weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Claremont District right now (feels like 49°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Claremont District is 54°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Claremont District. In November, 15% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 52°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 55).
August is the warmest month at Claremont District, with an average high of 79°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 27.5 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Claremont District are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in July.
Claremont sits where the flats end and the canyon begins, a few hundred feet up and facing west toward the Golden Gate. Summer mornings here go one of two ways, depending on the marine layer, the low sheet of fog and cloud off the ocean. When the layer is deep, fog pushes up Claremont Canyon toward the ridge and the neighborhood stays gray. When it is shallow, the upper streets lift out of it while the Elmwood and the Berkeley flats below are still overcast.
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 Claremont District in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Claremont District. In November, 15% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 52°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 55).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Claremont District, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (50).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.35 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Claremont District right now
Overcast and 54° at Claremont District right now.
About the live weather map for Claremont District
The map centers on Claremont District 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.
Claremont District vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Claremont District, 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 Claremont District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge | 1 mi | -1°F | 34% | 7 mph | less summer morning fog (34% vs 56% of morning hours) |
| Elmwood District | 1.1 mi | -1°F | 34% | 7 mph | less summer morning fog (34% vs 56% of morning hours) |
| Temescal | 1.9 mi | +2°F | 30% | 7 mph | less summer morning fog (30% vs 56% of morning hours) |
| Danville | 13.3 mi | +15°F | 3% | 8 mph | less summer morning fog (3% vs 56% of morning hours) and about 15°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | 21.7 mi | +15°F | 2% | 14 mph | less summer morning fog (2% vs 56% of morning hours) and about 15°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Pittsburg | 22.8 mi | +18°F | 2% | 10 mph | less summer morning fog (2% vs 56% of morning hours) and about 18°F warmer on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Claremont District's
- Purisima Creek Redwoods (31 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Bonny Doon (56 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Garin Regional Park (19 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Claremont District climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Claremont District 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 Claremont District 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.
Claremont District weather by month
August is the warmest month at Claremont District, with an average high of 79°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 27.5 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 62% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 20% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Claremont District are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 42°F | 5.3 in | 10 | 18% | 36% | 8 mph | 9.8 h | 32 |
| Feb | 59°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 10 | 16% | 28% | 8 mph | 10.7 h | 38 |
| Mar | 63°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 8 | 21% | 33% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 61 |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 1.9 in | 6 | 28% | 27% | 9 mph | 13.2 h | 69 |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 0.9 in | 4 | 39% | 29% | 10 mph | 14.2 h | 71 |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 45% | 22% | 9 mph | 14.8 h | 81 |
| Jul | 79°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 62% | 24% | 9 mph | 14.5 h | 84 |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 61% | 22% | 9 mph | 13.6 h | 87 |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 41% | 21% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 89 |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 21% | 20% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 83 |
| Nov | 63°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 7 | 15% | 24% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 67 |
| Dec | 56°F | 42°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 22% | 35% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 30 |
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 Claremont District average about 8°F cooler 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 Claremont District has actually seen.
What makes Claremont District's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen July fog usually thins (69% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Claremont District in 69% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (15%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, April–September
From April through September, wind at Claremont District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Claremont District range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:33 PM, and in mid-December around 4:54 PM.
Seasons at Claremont District
- Warm seasonJul 1 – Sep 28 · highs 77°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jul 1 to Sep 28, when the average high is 77°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 79°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Mar 1 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Mar 1, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 42°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 3 – Apr 12 · 86% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 12, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% 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 26 and half of its annual total by Jan 24.
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, Claremont District averaged 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 16 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 180 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Oct 3, 2026 (96°F) and the coldest night was Feb 18, 2026 (36°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.47 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 48 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 3days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 16days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 180mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day96°FOct 3, 2026
- Coldest night36°FFeb 18, 2026
- Wettest day2.47 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust48 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Claremont District's weather
Claremont Canyon channels air in both directions. Cool air drains down it after sunset, so evenings near the canyon mouth can turn cold faster than in the flats. In late summer and fall, Diablo winds, hot, dry winds from the northeast, pour over the ridge and down slopes like these. Those winds drove many of the hills' major fires, including the 1923 and 1991 fires that burned into the canyon.
That fire history shapes what a hot, windy day means here. The city of Berkeley names Panoramic Hill, at the preserve's northern edge, and the Upper Berkeley Hills as its highest wildfire and evacuation risk. It treats both as Leave Early zones when the fire department declares extreme fire weather.
Tips for visiting Claremont District
Take the bus to the trailhead
The main Stonewall-Panoramic trailhead has no parking. AC Transit buses stop at Ashby and Claremont avenues, about a third of a mile away.
Expect a steep climb
The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail climbs about three-quarters of a mile, steeply, to the ridgetop.
Hike early on summer mornings
On shallow-fog days the ridgetop is often above the marine layer, with the bay covered in gray below. On deep-fog days the trail stays in the cloud.
Know the Leave Early zones
During Berkeley's Extreme Fire Weather alerts, residents of the Upper Berkeley Hills and Panoramic Hill are told to leave before a fire starts.
Expect little parking at Gwin Canyon
Street parking at Gwin Canyon, the other trailhead off Norfolk Road, is very limited. The preserve is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Claremont District through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- The canyon is green and the ridgetop views are sharp after rain. Trails can be slippery on the steep sections.
- Summer (June–August)
- Fog often fills the lower canyon in the morning. Early hikers on shallow-fog days can climb out of it.
- Fall (September–November)
- Early fall is warm and clear, and it is the season of the Diablo winds that have driven the canyon's major fires.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. The hills catch more rain than the flats, and cold air settles at the canyon mouth on clear nights.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking the Stonewall-Panoramic Trail: Hike on clear, cool mornings. Hot afternoons are hard on the steep, exposed climb. Stay off the hill on Red Flag Warning days, when forecasters warn of hot, dry, windy fire weather.
- Horseback riding: The park district lists horseback riding in the preserve. Ride on dry spring and fall days, when the trails give the best footing.
- Neighborhood walks with bay views: Clear fall days and the days after winter storms give the longest views toward the Golden Gate.
Official sources and current conditions
- East Bay Regional Park District: Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
- City of Berkeley: fire weather and evacuation
- Claremont Canyon Conservancy: history
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 | 79 | 60.8° / 48.6° | 6.4h | 3d | 4.06" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 58.2° / 48.4° | 4.7h | 8d | 5.98" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 58.7° / 45.7° | 7.1h | 4d | 0.22" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 59° / 45.6° | 6.4h | 6d | 7.12" | 13 |
| March 2025 | 78 | 59.8° / 45.7° | 7.4h | 7d | 2" | 16 |
| April 2025 | 82 | 62.6° / 47.4° | 8.8h | 16d | 0.31" | 17 |
| May 2025 | 86 | 68° / 50° | 10.9h | 12d | 0.22" | 22 |
| June 2025 | 82 | 66.1° / 50.4° | 9.4h | 22d | 0" | 17 |
| July 2025 | 77 | 65.9° / 52.9° | 8h | 30d | 0" | 14 |
| August 2025 | 84 | 72.9° / 55.5° | 9.4h | 21d | 0" | 21 |
| September 2025 | 84 | 73° / 58.3° | 8.2h | 13d | 0.12" | 19 |
| October 2025 | 84 | 69.1° / 54.6° | 7.4h | 8d | 1.47" | 20 |
| November 2025 | 78 | 62.6° / 51.2° | 6.5h | 11d | 3.26" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 67 | 56.2° / 45.7° | 5.1h | 10d | 4.82" | 8 |
| January 2026 | 78 | 60.3° / 48.9° | 6.5h | 4d | 3.96" | 20 |
| February 2026 | 76 | 62.4° / 49° | 6.4h | 8d | 4.76" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 73.9° / 54.4° | 9.7h | 4d | 0.05" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 80 | 64° / 49.8° | 8.3h | 14d | 4.25" | 16 |
| May 2026 | 84 | 66.3° / 51.3° | 9.9h | 17d | 0.52" | 17 |
| June 2026 | 83 | 68.2° / 52.8° | 10h | 17d | 0" | 19 |
| July 2026 | 83 | 70.8° / 54.8° | 9.5h | 23d | 0" | 22 |
| August 2026 | 81 | 70.5° / 54.9° | 8.5h | 24d | 0" | 15 |
| September 2026 | 86 | 72.1° / 56° | 8.6h | 13d | 0.27" | 21 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 73° / 56.2° | 8h | 3d | 0.36" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Claremont District climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Claremont District, 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 Claremont District. 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 Claremont District, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (73°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Claremont District in 69% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (15%).
- Wind: From April through September, wind at Claremont District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Claremont District (20% average cloud cover), and January middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Claremont District comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 926 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Claremont District
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Claremont District 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 Claremont District. 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 Claremont District 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 Claremont District 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 Claremont District 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 Claremont District
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Claremont District averaged a high of 73°F, 4°F warmer than October 2025 (69°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Claremont District, 85% of the 27.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Claremont District weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Claremont District
What is the weather like at Claremont District today?
It's 54°F at Claremont District right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Claremont District is 54°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 52°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 55).
What is the best month to visit Claremont District?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Claremont District are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in July. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jul 1 to Sep 28, when the average high is 77°F or warmer. Highs peak around Aug 8 at about 79°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Claremont District?
August is the warmest month at Claremont District, with an average high of 79°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F.
When does the fog burn off at Claremont District?
Fog or low cloud covers Claremont District in 69% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. November mornings are the least foggy (15%).
When is it windiest at Claremont District?
From April through September, wind at Claremont District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
How much rain does Claremont District get?
December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 27.5 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 12, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Claremont District, 85% of the 27.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is Claremont District?
Straddling the Berkeley and Oakland line, the Claremont district climbs toward the mouth of Claremont Canyon, a mostly undeveloped canyon in the hills. The historic Claremont Hotel stands at its foot. Above the hotel, the East Bay Regional Park District's 208-acre Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve covers both sides of upper Claremont Avenue. Its steep Stonewall-Panoramic Trail climbs to a ridgetop view of Oakland, Berkeley, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
What is Claremont District weather like in November?
November at Claremont District averages a high of 63°F and a low of 46°F, with 2.9 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 15% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Claremont District 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.
- East Bay Regional Park District, Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Claremont Canyon Conservancy, History (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Berkeley, Fire weather and evacuation (accessed 2026-10-27)
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