Elmwood District Weather
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Berkeley's Elmwood is a compact shopping strip on College Avenue around its crossing with Ashby Avenue. It lies south of the UC Berkeley campus and a short walk north of Rockridge. Its anchor is the neighborhood movie house, now the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, ringed by cafes and small shops. The residential blocks around it sit on the gentle lower slope of the Berkeley hills, below the steeper Claremont district. The Elmwood shares the flats' weather more than the hills'.
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Elmwood District weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Elmwood District right now (feels like 49°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Elmwood District is 55°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
September is the warmest month at Elmwood District, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Elmwood District are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in June.
Berkeley faces the Golden Gate across the open bay, and that straight path for ocean air shapes the Elmwood's weather. In summer, cool marine air streaming through the Gate reaches the Berkeley shore with little in the way. That makes the city one of the East Bay places most often under morning fog. The Elmwood, a mile and more inland and only about 200 feet up, usually sits inside that layer rather than above it.
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 Elmwood District in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Elmwood District, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 81. Today looks weakest (53).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (73%, about 0.33 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Elmwood District right now
Overcast and 54° at Elmwood District right now.
About the live weather map for Elmwood District
The map centers on Elmwood 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.
Elmwood District vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Elmwood 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 Elmwood District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Berkeley | 0.9 mi | -1°F | 41% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Rockridge | 1.1 mi | same | 34% | 7 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Claremont District | 1.1 mi | +1°F | 56% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (56% vs 34% of morning hours) |
| Pleasant Hill | 12.5 mi | +17°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 34% of morning hours) |
| Pittsburg | 23.5 mi | +19°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (2% vs 34% of morning hours) |
| Pleasanton | 25 mi | +17°F | 4% | 6 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (4% vs 34% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Elmwood District's
- McLaren Park (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Coyote Hills Regional Park (23 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Capitola (63 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Elmwood District climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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.
Elmwood District weather by month
September is the warmest month at Elmwood District, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 40% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 22% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Elmwood District are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 13% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 58 |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 11% | 28% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 61 |
| Mar | 63°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 8 | 14% | 32% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 64 |
| Apr | 66°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 15% | 28% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 71 |
| May | 69°F | 51°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 19% | 31% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 74 |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 29% | 26% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 87 |
| Jul | 74°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 40% | 31% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 84 |
| Aug | 75°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 35% | 29% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 89 |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 25% | 25% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 92 |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 16% | 22% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 85 |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 7 | 10% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 70 |
| Dec | 57°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 9 | 16% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 57 |
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 Elmwood District average about 6°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 Elmwood District has actually seen.
What makes Elmwood District's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen July fog usually thins (48% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Elmwood District in 48% 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 (10%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Elmwood District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Elmwood District shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Rockridge. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for both. Real differences between them come from hills, elevation, and wind exposure that the model cannot resolve.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Elmwood 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 Elmwood District
- Warm seasonJul 3 – Sep 29 · highs 74°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
- Cool seasonNov 27 – Feb 28 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 27 to Feb 28, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 9 – Apr 4 · 82% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% 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 30 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, Elmwood District averaged 2 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 134 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (95°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.47 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 40 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 16days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 134mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day95°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day2.47 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust40 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Elmwood District's weather
The Claremont hills rise right behind the neighborhood and hold the fog against it. On mornings when the fog layer is shallow, the Claremont district a few hundred feet higher may already be in sun while College Avenue is gray. On deep-fog days the whole slope stays overcast until late morning or later. Gray tends to break up here a bit sooner than on the flats near the bay.
Afternoons bring a steady, cool west wind off the bay, strongest in summer. In September, when the sea breeze fades, the Elmwood gets its warmest days, and fall mornings are less foggy than summer's. Winter storms come straight in off the bay, and the hills behind squeeze out extra rain. The slope gets a little more rain than the bayshore.
Tips for visiting Elmwood District
Save the movie for a fogged-in afternoon
The Rialto Cinemas Elmwood is at 2966 College Avenue at Ashby, in the middle of the shopping district.
Walk uphill when it's gray
On shallow-fog mornings, a walk east toward the Claremont district can lift you into sunshine within a few blocks.
Ride BART to Rockridge and walk
Rockridge station, at 5660 College Avenue, is about a mile south along the same street.
Sit outside at midday
In summer, the sun usually arrives by late morning and the cool bay breeze builds later in the afternoon.
Elmwood District through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring days turn drier, and the afternoon breeze builds as summer nears.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is Berkeley's fog season. Expect gray mornings on College Avenue, a midday clearing on many days, and cool, breezy late afternoons.
- Fall (September–October)
- Early fall brings the warmest days and fewer gray mornings, which makes it the best time for sidewalk tables.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, with storms arriving off the bay. Clear days between them are crisp and bright.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Cafes and shopping on College Avenue: The strip is comfortable in most weather. Outdoor seating is best at midday in summer and through the afternoon in fall.
- Movies at the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood: A movie is the easy plan for gray, drizzly or rainy days.
- Walking to Rockridge: The walk down College Avenue is easy and nearly flat in any dry weather.
Official sources and current conditions
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 | 81 | 62.3° / 49.5° | 6.3h | 3d | 4.06" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 71 | 59.4° / 48.8° | 4.9h | 8d | 5.98" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.9° / 46.2° | 6.9h | 4d | 0.22" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.2° / 46.5° | 6.4h | 4d | 7.12" | 15 |
| March 2025 | 80 | 61° / 47° | 7.6h | 2d | 2" | 17 |
| April 2025 | 83 | 62.6° / 49.2° | 8.9h | 7d | 0.31" | 19 |
| May 2025 | 90 | 67.7° / 51.9° | 11h | 6d | 0.22" | 29 |
| June 2025 | 83 | 65.5° / 52.3° | 9.1h | 16d | 0" | 20 |
| July 2025 | 80 | 65° / 54.8° | 7.6h | 21d | 0" | 17 |
| August 2025 | 86 | 71.1° / 57.2° | 8.7h | 15d | 0" | 23 |
| September 2025 | 86 | 72.4° / 59.9° | 7.9h | 7d | 0.12" | 27 |
| October 2025 | 86 | 69.5° / 56° | 7.5h | 5d | 1.47" | 24 |
| November 2025 | 80 | 63.8° / 52.1° | 6.3h | 5d | 3.26" | 18 |
| December 2025 | 69 | 57.2° / 46.7° | 4.8h | 12d | 4.82" | 8 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 61.7° / 48.8° | 6.5h | 3d | 3.96" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.5° / 49.8° | 6.3h | 6d | 4.76" | 17 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 74.3° / 55° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.05" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 83 | 65.1° / 51.3° | 8.4h | 8d | 4.25" | 19 |
| May 2026 | 86 | 66.5° / 53° | 9.8h | 10d | 0.52" | 20 |
| June 2026 | 85 | 67.8° / 54.6° | 9.5h | 13d | 0" | 18 |
| July 2026 | 87 | 69.5° / 56.4° | 9.7h | 13d | 0" | 25 |
| August 2026 | 81 | 68.6° / 56.6° | 7.9h | 20d | 0" | 18 |
| September 2026 | 87 | 71.3° / 57.5° | 8.6h | 9d | 0.27" | 24 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 72.3° / 56.2° | 8.1h | 4d | 0.36" | 29 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Elmwood District climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood District, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (72°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Elmwood District in 48% 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 (10%).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Elmwood District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Elmwood District (22% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Elmwood District comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 890 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Elmwood District
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood District
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Elmwood District averaged a high of 72°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 72°F. It brought 0.36 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.04 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Elmwood District, 101% of the 23.1 in. normal.
Location Details
Elmwood District weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Elmwood District
What is the weather like at Elmwood District today?
It's 54°F at Elmwood District right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Elmwood District is 55°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 58).
What is the best month to visit Elmwood District?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Elmwood District are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Elmwood District?
September is the warmest month at Elmwood District, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Elmwood District?
Fog or low cloud covers Elmwood District in 48% 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 (10%).
When is it windiest at Elmwood District?
From March through September, wind at Elmwood District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 3 PM, averaging 9 mph with 4% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does Elmwood District get?
December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Elmwood District, 101% of the 23.1 in. normal.
What kind of place is Elmwood District?
Berkeley's Elmwood is a compact shopping strip on College Avenue around its crossing with Ashby Avenue. It lies south of the UC Berkeley campus and a short walk north of Rockridge. Its anchor is the neighborhood movie house, now the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, ringed by cafes and small shops. The residential blocks around it sit on the gentle lower slope of the Berkeley hills, below the steeper Claremont district. The Elmwood shares the flats' weather more than the hills'.
What is Elmwood District weather like in November?
November at Elmwood District averages a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.5 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Elmwood 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.
- Rialto Cinemas Elmwood (accessed 2026-10-27)
- BART, Rockridge station (accessed 2026-10-27)
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