Castle Rock State Park Weather

ParkSan Francisco Bay Area

Santa Cruz Mountains park

78°
😎
Comfort Score
100(A)
Perfect
Weather updated September 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM PDT

Castle Rock State Park weather at a glance

Castle Rock State Park is a park at 2,800 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Cruz Mountains park. Notable features include sunny, hiking, above-fog, and rock-formations.

Current conditions are 78°F, feeling like 73°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 2% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 45°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 42.3 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

  1. Today
    Sep 9
    92°69°
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    Sep 10
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Hourly Forecast

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  25. Sunset7:23 PM
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  37. Sunrise6:47 AM
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  51. Sunset7:21 PM
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Current Conditions

Temperature
78°F
Feels like 73°F
Humidity
24%
Dew point 38°F
Wind
6 mph
NW • Gusts 8 mph
Cloud Cover
2%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal100
Wind100
Stars Visible100
Moisture97
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Castle Rock State Park

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

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
92°Fforecast
13° above normal
Normal: 79°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
18.8"
34% below average
30-yr avg: 28.7"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
1 more than baseline
Recent baseline: 23
Foggy Days
9last 28 days
vs 4 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Recent baseline: 5.3 mph
Comfort Score
8128-day avg
7 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Castle Rock State Park climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Castle Rock State Park 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 Castle Rock State Park 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
66.7°
Avg High
45.2°
Avg Low
75%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.6h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.3h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain42.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr108 (30%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)57
✨ Perfect Days (80+)483

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June89
74.3° / 48.8° · ☀️ 13.6h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. July87
80° / 53.9° · ☀️ 13.3h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. August83
80.8° / 54° · ☀️ 12.3h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December33
54.7° / 38.6° · ☀️ 6.6h
💧 9.3" · 16 rainy days · 8 foggy days
2. February35
55.2° / 39° · ☀️ 7.2h
💧 8.4" · 15 rainy days · 8 foggy days
3. November43
60.8° / 41.9° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 3" · 10 rainy days · 8 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20249180.2° / 53.2°12.2h1d0.07"27
September 20249278.6° / 52.2°11h2d0.3"29
October 20249173.3° / 52.4°10h1d0.28"31
November 20247353.4° / 38.6°7.1h6d4"16
December 20246854° / 39.7°6.5h10d5.31"14
January 20257751.1° / 34.3°8.1h4d0.63"21
February 20256651.6° / 36.6°6.8h9d7.71"12
March 20256651.3° / 36°8.5h10d4.82"14
April 20258660.8° / 38.7°10.7h4d0.81"23
May 20259168.4° / 42.3°12.7h4d0.27"27
June 20259575.5° / 45.7°13.6h0d0"30
July 20259577.3° / 48.4°13.3h1d0"31
August 20259281.5° / 51.8°12.4h1d0"30
September 20259075.6° / 52.5°10.5h3d0.23"26
October 20258764.4° / 45.3°9.1h5d1.72"24
November 20257657.9° / 42.5°7.2h9d5.92"22
December 20257353.9° / 39.5°6.7h5d5.21"18
January 20267654.7° / 39.9°7.1h4d5.31"19
February 20267154.8° / 40°7.6h6d6.83"15
March 20269166.8° / 45.9°10.7h3d0.6"28
April 20267858.1° / 40°10.4h9d5.88"19
May 20268662.9° / 41.4°11.1h4d0.2"7
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

83°F71°F59°F47°F35°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 Castle Rock State Park climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Castle Rock State Park, 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 Castle Rock State Park. 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 Castle Rock State Park

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Castle Rock State Park 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 Castle Rock State Park

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Castle Rock State Park. 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 Castle Rock State Park

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Castle Rock State Park 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 Castle Rock State Park

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Castle Rock State Park 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 Castle Rock State Park

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Castle Rock State Park 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
37.2305, -122.0930
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Elevation
2800 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#sunny#hiking#above-fog#rock-formations
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Castle Rock State Park

What is the weather at Castle Rock State Park right now?

Current conditions at Castle Rock State Park are 78°F, feeling like 73°F, with 24% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 2% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Castle Rock State Park?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 45°F at Castle Rock State Park. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Castle Rock State Park get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 42.3 inches of precipitation and 108 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Castle Rock State Park. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Castle Rock State Park foggy?

Castle Rock State Park averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 0 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 Castle Rock State Park for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are June 2025 (76°F/46°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), July 2025 (77°F/48°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and September 2024 (79°F/52°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Castle Rock State Park?

Castle Rock State Park is a park at 2,800 feet. Santa Cruz Mountains park. Notable features include sunny, hiking, above-fog, and rock-formations.

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