Solano Avenue Weather
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Solano Avenue is a shopping street shared by two cities. It starts on the slope of Albany Hill and crosses San Pablo Avenue in Albany. From there it climbs east into Berkeley toward the Northbrae Tunnel at the foot of the hills. The Solano Avenue Association represents merchants on both sides of the city line. Since 1974 it has run the Solano Avenue Stroll, a mile of music, food booths and shops.
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Solano Avenue weather today and through the year
It's 55°F at Solano Avenue right now (feels like 51°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Solano Avenue is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Solano Avenue. In November, 12% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 56).
September is the warmest month at Solano Avenue, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Solano Avenue are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in October.
Solano Avenue runs east and west, uphill from near the bay toward the Berkeley Hills, in line with the afternoon sea breeze. In summer, ocean air that has crossed the bay from the Golden Gate blows up the street toward the hills. Sidewalk tables near San Pablo Avenue feel the wind first, and the upper Berkeley blocks a little later.
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 Solano Avenue in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Solano Avenue. In November, 12% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 56).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Solano Avenue, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 80. Today looks weakest (50).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.50 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Solano Avenue right now
Overcast and 55° at Solano Avenue right now.
About the live weather map for Solano Avenue
The map centers on Solano Avenue 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.
Solano Avenue vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Solano Avenue, 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 Solano Avenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 0.8 mi | same | 33% | 8 mph | less summer morning fog (33% vs 51% of morning hours) |
| North Berkeley | 1 mi | same | 41% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Downtown Berkeley | 1.6 mi | same | 41% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Danville | 16.2 mi | +17°F | 3% | 8 mph | less summer morning fog (3% vs 51% of morning hours) and about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | 23.3 mi | +17°F | 2% | 14 mph | less summer morning fog (2% vs 51% of morning hours) and about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Pittsburg | 23.7 mi | +20°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (2% vs 51% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Solano Avenue's
- Noe Valley (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Haight-Ashbury (12 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Castro District (12 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Solano Avenue climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue 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.
Solano Avenue weather by month
September is the warmest month at Solano Avenue, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 57% 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 Solano Avenue are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 10 | 15% | 35% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 35 |
| Feb | 59°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 13% | 28% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 44 |
| Mar | 63°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 8 | 16% | 32% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 62 |
| Apr | 66°F | 47°F | 1.8 in | 5 | 22% | 28% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 70 |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 30% | 31% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 72 |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 41% | 27% | 9 mph | 14.8 h | 79 |
| Jul | 76°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 57% | 35% | 9 mph | 14.5 h | 79 |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 54% | 32% | 8 mph | 13.6 h | 85 |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 36% | 25% | 8 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 20% | 22% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 63°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 7 | 12% | 23% | 6 mph | 10.0 h | 69 |
| Dec | 56°F | 42°F | 5.4 in | 10 | 20% | 35% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 34 |
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 Solano Avenue average about 9°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 Solano Avenue has actually seen.
What makes Solano Avenue's weather different
When the fog burns off
1 PMwhen July fog usually thins (62% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Solano Avenue in 62% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 18% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, April–June
From April through June, wind at Solano Avenue typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 5% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue
- Warm seasonJun 28 – Sep 30 · highs 75°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 30, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 28 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 28, 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 5 – Apr 9 · 85% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 9, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% 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 27 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, Solano Avenue averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 18 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 176 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (93°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.76 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 47 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 18days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 176mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day93°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day2.76 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust47 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Solano Avenue's weather
Albany Hill at the avenue's west end is too low to hold back the marine layer, the low sheet of fog and cloud off the ocean. On summer mornings that cloud deck usually covers the whole street. The Berkeley Hills to the east are what finally stop it. On a clearing afternoon the upper blocks, higher and farther from the water, tend to be the warmer place to sit outside.
The Stroll, held in mid-September, lands in what is usually one of the warmest, driest stretches of the year here. Winter is the rainy season, with Pacific storms crossing the open bay and reaching the avenue with nothing in between.
Tips for visiting Solano Avenue
Plan around the Solano Avenue Stroll
The Stroll fills about a mile of the avenue with entertainers, food and shops on a Sunday in mid-September. Expect closed streets and crowds that day.
Take BART to El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito Plaza station, just north of the avenue's west end, is the closest BART stop for northern Albany and nearby parts of Berkeley.
Sit uphill on windy afternoons
When the summer breeze is blowing, the higher Berkeley end of the avenue is usually a little warmer and calmer than the blocks near San Pablo Avenue.
Look up shops before you go
The Solano Avenue Association keeps a directory of member businesses in both Albany and Berkeley.
Solano Avenue through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Rain tapers off, the hills at the avenue's east end turn green, and afternoons get breezier as the inland valleys warm.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings gray mornings and a steady afternoon breeze up the avenue. Bring a jacket for an outdoor dinner.
- Fall (September–November)
- September is as warm as August, with fewer gray mornings, and the Stroll comes mid-month. Halloween on Solano follows in October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, as Pacific storms come and go. The merchants' association holds its winter season of events around the holidays.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Solano Avenue Stroll: The Stroll is held in mid-September, usually one of the warmest weekends of the year. Bring sun protection for the open middle of the day.
- Shopping and dining: The avenue is comfortable year round under awnings. Outdoor tables are best on calm fall days, and summer evenings turn cool once the breeze is up.
- Walking the full length: The avenue climbs steadily from Albany Hill to the Northbrae Tunnel, a walk best done on a mild, overcast morning.
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 | 80 | 62.7° / 49.4° | 6.3h | 3d | 4.55" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 71 | 60.1° / 48.6° | 5h | 7d | 6.38" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 60.4° / 45.7° | 7h | 4d | 0.23" | 22 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.5° / 46.5° | 6.4h | 7d | 8.28" | 14 |
| March 2025 | 79 | 61.3° / 47.3° | 7.3h | 2d | 2.08" | 17 |
| April 2025 | 81 | 62.3° / 49.8° | 8.4h | 15d | 0.3" | 16 |
| May 2025 | 88 | 67.1° / 52.4° | 10.8h | 9d | 0.18" | 24 |
| June 2025 | 77 | 64.3° / 52.9° | 7.5h | 24d | 0" | 9 |
| July 2025 | 73 | 63.8° / 55.3° | 5.6h | 30d | 0" | 6 |
| August 2025 | 82 | 69.1° / 57.6° | 8h | 22d | 0" | 17 |
| September 2025 | 82 | 71.1° / 60.2° | 7.6h | 16d | 0.07" | 16 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 69.2° / 56.3° | 7.5h | 7d | 1.38" | 22 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64° / 52.3° | 6.3h | 10d | 3.53" | 14 |
| December 2025 | 68 | 57.5° / 46.8° | 5h | 12d | 5.15" | 7 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 62.4° / 48.4° | 6.5h | 4d | 4.21" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.7° / 49.7° | 6.2h | 7d | 5" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 74° / 54.5° | 9.5h | 3d | 0.04" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 82 | 65.4° / 51.7° | 8.6h | 9d | 4.31" | 18 |
| May 2026 | 83 | 66.1° / 53.5° | 9.2h | 15d | 0.63" | 17 |
| June 2026 | 82 | 67.1° / 55.2° | 8.2h | 16d | 0" | 18 |
| July 2026 | 82 | 68.1° / 56.7° | 8.3h | 22d | 0" | 15 |
| August 2026 | 76 | 67° / 57.1° | 5.9h | 28d | 0" | 7 |
| September 2026 | 85 | 70.2° / 57.8° | 8.2h | 13d | 0.25" | 21 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 71.4° / 55.6° | 7.9h | 4d | 0.37" | 25 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Solano Avenue climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Solano Avenue, 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 Solano Avenue. 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 Solano Avenue, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (72°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Solano Avenue in 62% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 18% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
- Wind: From April through June, wind at Solano Avenue typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 5% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Solano Avenue (22% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (35%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Solano Avenue comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 874 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Solano Avenue
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue. 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 Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue 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 Solano Avenue
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Solano Avenue averaged a high of 71°F, 2°F warmer than October 2025 (69°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.5 in. of rain to Solano Avenue, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Solano Avenue weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Solano Avenue
What is the weather like at Solano Avenue today?
It's 55°F at Solano Avenue right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Solano Avenue is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 56).
What is the best month to visit Solano Avenue?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Solano Avenue are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 2 PM to 5 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 30, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Solano Avenue?
September is the warmest month at Solano Avenue, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F.
When does the fog burn off at Solano Avenue?
Fog or low cloud covers Solano Avenue in 62% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM, but 18% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When is it windiest at Solano Avenue?
From April through June, wind at Solano Avenue typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 5% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
How much rain does Solano Avenue get?
December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 9, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.5 in. of rain to Solano Avenue, 93% of the 26.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is Solano Avenue?
Solano Avenue is a shopping street shared by two cities. It starts on the slope of Albany Hill and crosses San Pablo Avenue in Albany. From there it climbs east into Berkeley toward the Northbrae Tunnel at the foot of the hills. The Solano Avenue Association represents merchants on both sides of the city line. Since 1974 it has run the Solano Avenue Stroll, a mile of music, food booths and shops.
What is Solano Avenue weather like in November?
November at Solano Avenue averages a high of 63°F and a low of 47°F, with 2.8 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 12% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Solano Avenue 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.
- Solano Avenue Association (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Solano Avenue Association, Solano Avenue Stroll (accessed 2026-10-27)
- BART, El Cerrito Plaza Station (accessed 2026-10-27)
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