Birds Landing Weather
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Birds Landing is a tiny unincorporated crossroads in southern Solano County, where Collinsville and Montezuma Hills roads meet. It lies a few miles north of the Sacramento River and southeast of Fairfield. There is no town center to speak of. The setting is the Montezuma Hills, a sweep of treeless farm and grazing land covered with wind turbines. Rio Vista lies to the east and the Suisun Marsh to the west, and little here breaks the wind.
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Comfort Breakdown
Birds Landing weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Birds Landing right now (feels like 51°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Birds Landing is 56°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 65°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 61).
July is the warmest month at Birds Landing, with an average high of 90°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. January is the wettest month (3.3 in.), out of about 16.3 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Birds Landing are September, October, and June. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 9 AM to noon in June.
The wind turbines on the Montezuma Hills explain Birds Landing's weather. The crossroads sits on these low, rolling hills just past the eastern mouth of the Carquinez Strait, the gap that funnels ocean air into the Delta. SMUD, the Sacramento utility that runs a wind farm here, calls the area one of California's best locations for wind power. Its winds squeeze through the strait and spill out over the Delta.
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 Birds Landing in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 61).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Birds Landing, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 78. Wednesday looks weakest (38).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (81%, about 0.22 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Birds Landing right now
Overcast and 54° at Birds Landing right now.
About the live weather map for Birds Landing
The map centers on Birds Landing 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.
Birds Landing vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Birds Landing, 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 Birds Landing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 7.2 mi | +2°F | 2% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| Antioch | 9.5 mi | +3°F | 1% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| Rio Vista | 9.9 mi | +3°F | 1% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| Mount Diablo State Park | 17.5 mi | -9°F | 4% | 10 mph | 3,812 ft higher and about 9°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Moraga | 24.9 mi | -7°F | 43% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (43% vs 3% of morning hours) and about 67% more rain a year |
| San Ramon | 25 mi | -5°F | 25% | 11 mph | more summer morning fog (25% vs 3% of morning hours) and about 5°F cooler on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Birds Landing's
- Fairfield (12 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Brentwood (17 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Wooden Valley (22 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Birds Landing climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Birds Landing 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 Birds Landing 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.
Birds Landing weather by month
July is the warmest month at Birds Landing, with an average high of 90°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. January is the wettest month (3.3 in.), out of about 16.3 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 29% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 3% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Birds Landing are September, October, and June. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 9 AM to noon in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 7 | 25% | 34% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 53 |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 7 | 10% | 22% | 8 mph | 10.7 h | 60 |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 7 | 5% | 25% | 9 mph | 11.9 h | 67 |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 5 | 5% | 18% | 10 mph | 13.2 h | 76 |
| May | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 3 | 5% | 12% | 13 mph | 14.2 h | 77 |
| Jun | 86°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 3% | 4% | 13 mph | 14.8 h | 80 |
| Jul | 90°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 4% | 3% | 13 mph | 14.5 h | 76 |
| Aug | 89°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 4% | 4% | 12 mph | 13.6 h | 79 |
| Sep | 87°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 2% | 7% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 83 |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 4% | 11% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 81 |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.7 in | 5 | 11% | 22% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 74 |
| Dec | 56°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 7 | 29% | 39% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 51 |
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 Birds Landing average about 4°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 Birds Landing has actually seen.
What makes Birds Landing's weather different
When the fog burns off
31%of 8 AM hours foggy in December
Fog or low cloud covers Birds Landing in 31% of 8 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It thins slowly and often lasts into the early afternoon. September mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When the wind picks up
2 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Birds Landing typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 16 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 11 mph.
Hot hours
3 habove 85°F on a typical July afternoon
In July, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 3 hours a day.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Birds Landing range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:31 PM, and in mid-December around 4:52 PM.
Seasons at Birds Landing
- Warm seasonJun 25 – Sep 24 · highs 86°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 24, when the average high is 86°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 90°F.
- Hot afternoonsJun 7 – Sep 25 · highs 85°F+
Average highs reach 85°F or more from Jun 7 to Sep 25.
- Cool seasonNov 27 – Feb 26 · highs 63°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 27 to Feb 26, when the average high is 63°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 39°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 26 – Mar 21 · 70% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 26 to Mar 21, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 70% 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 Nov 5 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, Birds Landing averaged 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 8 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 8 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 51 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Jun 11, 2026 (102°F) and the coldest night was Jan 21, 2025 (30°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (1.36 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 45 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 34days at 90°F or hotter
- 2nights at or below freezing
- 8days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 8afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 51mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day102°FJun 11, 2026
- Coldest night30°FJan 21, 2025
- Wettest day1.36 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust45 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Birds Landing's weather
Unlike Rio Vista, which sits on the river among trees and buildings, Birds Landing has almost nothing to break the wind. The hills also lift it slightly into the westerly flow from the strait. Summer afternoons are hot, because the ocean air has warmed on its long trip inland, but the wind rarely lets up. On calm days the heat builds quickly over the dry grass.
In winter the wind often turns easterly and carries Central Valley air, including smoke and fine particles. On calm nights tule fog, a thick ground fog that forms over the valley's cold, wet lowlands, settles on the low ground toward the river. Summer smog is a separate problem. The Air District says ground-level ozone in Solano County exceeds health standards on a few days a year, mainly east of Suisun City, which includes these hills.
Tips for visiting Birds Landing
Expect strong crosswinds on the hill roads
Winds funneled through the Carquinez Strait make the Montezuma Hills one of California's best sites for wind power. Drivers of tall vehicles and cyclists should expect strong gusts, most of all on summer afternoons.
Fill up before you come
Birds Landing is a rural crossroads. Rio Vista and Fairfield are the nearest towns for fuel, food, and water.
Go to Sandy Beach for the river
Sandy Beach County Park, just south of Rio Vista, has river access and picnic areas, but swimming is prohibited because of strong currents.
Mind ozone on hot summer days
Ozone can exceed health standards on a few days a year in Solano County, mainly east of Suisun City. It builds in afternoon sunlight, so plan hard exercise for the morning on hot days.
Birds Landing through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- The hills turn green and the wind builds as inland heat returns. Spring is the most scenic time to drive through.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer afternoons are hot, dry and windy, with ocean air drawn east through the Carquinez Strait almost daily.
- Fall (September–October)
- Wind eases and the dry grass is at its most flammable. Watch for fire weather warnings.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is cool and often gray, with tule fog on calm nights. Easterly winds can bring smoke and haze from the Central Valley.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Scenic drives through the wind farms: Views are clearest after winter storms and the hills are greenest in spring. Summer haze softens the views.
- Photography of the Montezuma Hills: The best light comes early in the morning and in the evening, before or after the strongest afternoon wind.
- Fishing, boating and windsurfing at Sandy Beach: Sandy Beach Park offers shore and boat fishing for catfish, sturgeon, and striped bass, plus boating and windsurfing. Swimming is not allowed and there is no lifeguard, and the wind that draws windsurfers can make small boats uncomfortable.
Official sources and current conditions
- Solano County: Sandy Beach Park and Campground
- SMUD: Power sources (Solano wind farm)
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District: Solano County
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 | 62.8° / 44.5° | 6.3h | 4d | 2.35" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 58° / 43.4° | 4.4h | 14d | 3.38" | 11 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.8° / 39.1° | 7h | 3d | 0.09" | 24 |
| February 2025 | 80 | 61.4° / 44° | 6.9h | 2d | 4.32" | 19 |
| March 2025 | 87 | 63.4° / 45.8° | 8.5h | 0d | 1.02" | 24 |
| April 2025 | 94 | 70° / 49.9° | 9.9h | 0d | 0.21" | 28 |
| May 2025 | 93 | 78.6° / 54.4° | 12.5h | 0d | 0.15" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 93 | 80.6° / 55.6° | 12.8h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 92 | 80.9° / 57.5° | 12.3h | 1d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 89 | 87.9° / 60.6° | 11.6h | 0d | 0" | 27 |
| September 2025 | 90 | 83.4° / 61.9° | 9.9h | 0d | 0.14" | 26 |
| October 2025 | 89 | 74° / 54° | 7.8h | 1d | 1.47" | 26 |
| November 2025 | 78 | 63.6° / 49.4° | 5.7h | 11d | 2.01" | 16 |
| December 2025 | 59 | 52.7° / 43.9° | 3.1h | 19d | 2.53" | 3 |
| January 2026 | 73 | 57.9° / 40.9° | 6.3h | 15d | 2.54" | 15 |
| February 2026 | 81 | 63.9° / 45.1° | 6.8h | 5d | 3.18" | 19 |
| March 2026 | 95 | 76.8° / 52.6° | 9.8h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| April 2026 | 89 | 69.1° / 50.7° | 9.3h | 1d | 2.53" | 25 |
| May 2026 | 92 | 76° / 54.7° | 11.5h | 0d | 0.48" | 30 |
| June 2026 | 92 | 82.2° / 58.4° | 12.7h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 91 | 85.6° / 60.1° | 11.8h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 91 | 85.9° / 59.8° | 11.1h | 1d | 0" | 30 |
| September 2026 | 92 | 82.5° / 58.3° | 10.4h | 0d | 0.04" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 79.4° / 54.2° | 8.3h | 2d | 0.32" | 24 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Birds Landing climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Birds Landing, 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 Birds Landing. 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 Birds Landing, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (87°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (42°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Birds Landing in 31% of 8 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It thins slowly and often lasts into the early afternoon. September mornings are the least foggy (2%).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Birds Landing typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 16 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 11 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Birds Landing (3% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (39%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Birds Landing comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 996 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Birds Landing
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Birds Landing 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 Birds Landing. 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 Birds Landing 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 Birds Landing 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 Birds Landing 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 Birds Landing
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Birds Landing averaged a high of 79°F, 5°F warmer than October 2025 (74°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 14.8 in. of rain to Birds Landing, 91% of the 16.3 in. normal.
Location Details
Birds Landing weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Birds Landing
What is the weather like at Birds Landing today?
It's 54°F at Birds Landing right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Birds Landing is 56°F, 9°F below the mid November normal of 65°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 61).
What is the best month to visit Birds Landing?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Birds Landing are September, October, and June. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and 9 AM to noon in June. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 24, when the average high is 86°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 90°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Birds Landing?
July is the warmest month at Birds Landing, with an average high of 90°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F.
When does the fog burn off at Birds Landing?
Fog or low cloud covers Birds Landing in 31% of 8 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It thins slowly and often lasts into the early afternoon. September mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When is it windiest at Birds Landing?
From March through September, wind at Birds Landing typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 16 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 11 mph.
How much rain does Birds Landing get?
January is the wettest month (3.3 in.), out of about 16.3 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 26 to Mar 21, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 70% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 14.8 in. of rain to Birds Landing, 91% of the 16.3 in. normal.
What kind of place is Birds Landing?
Birds Landing is a tiny unincorporated crossroads in southern Solano County, where Collinsville and Montezuma Hills roads meet. It lies a few miles north of the Sacramento River and southeast of Fairfield. There is no town center to speak of. The setting is the Montezuma Hills, a sweep of treeless farm and grazing land covered with wind turbines. Rio Vista lies to the east and the Suisun Marsh to the west, and little here breaks the wind.
What is Birds Landing weather like in November?
November at Birds Landing averages a high of 65°F and a low of 45°F, with 1.7 in. of rain over about 5 rainy days. About 11% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Birds Landing 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.
- SMUD, Power Sources (Solano wind farm, Montezuma Hills) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Solano County community page (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Solano County, Sandy Beach Park and Campground (accessed 2026-10-27)
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