Corte Madera Weather
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Corte Madera spreads across flat, low ground where Corte Madera Creek meets San Francisco Bay, between Larkspur to the north and the Tiburon Peninsula to the southeast. It is best known for two large outdoor shopping centers, The Village and The Town Center. Just north of The Village lies Shorebird Marsh, a 31-acre wildlife habitat, and Ring Mountain Preserve rises above the town's bay edge. More than its neighbors, this is a town where the height of the tide matters as much as the temperature.
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Corte Madera weather today and through the year
It's 55°F at Corte Madera right now (feels like 52°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Monday's forecast high at Corte Madera is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Corte Madera. In November, 22% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 58).
September is the warmest month at Corte Madera, with an average high of 73°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (6.8 in.), out of about 31.8 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Corte Madera are September, July, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and 10 AM to 1 PM in August.
Corte Madera is screened from the Pacific by Mount Tamalpais and from the Golden Gate by the ridge that Camino Alto crosses toward Mill Valley. Summer fog that fills Mill Valley's bayfront often thins as it spills over that ridge. Corte Madera tends to clear earlier and warm up faster than its neighbor two miles south.
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 Corte Madera in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Corte Madera. In November, 22% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 58).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Corte Madera, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (48).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (80%, about 0.56 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Corte Madera right now
Overcast and 55° at Corte Madera right now.
About the live weather map for Corte Madera
The map centers on Corte Madera 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.
Corte Madera vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Corte Madera, 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 Corte Madera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | 1.5 mi | same | 18% | 5 mph | a very similar climate |
| Ring Mountain Preserve | 1.8 mi | -3°F | 19% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Mill Valley | 2.3 mi | -3°F | 19% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Rodeo Beach | 6.6 mi | -23°F | 48% | 13 mph | about 23°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (48% vs 14% of morning hours) |
| Ocean Beach | 11.5 mi | -22°F | 49% | 11 mph | about 22°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (49% vs 14% of morning hours) |
| Pacifica | 21.6 mi | -23°F | 56% | 9 mph | about 23°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (56% vs 14% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Corte Madera's
- Millbrae (24 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- San Bruno (21 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Foster City (29 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Corte Madera climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera 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.
Corte Madera weather by month
September is the warmest month at Corte Madera, with an average high of 73°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (6.8 in.), out of about 31.8 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 35% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 12% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Corte Madera are September, July, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and 10 AM to 1 PM in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 44°F | 6.2 in | 10 | 32% | 37% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 38 |
| Feb | 59°F | 45°F | 6.2 in | 10 | 16% | 27% | 6 mph | 10.7 h | 48 |
| Mar | 61°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 9 | 16% | 30% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 65 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 2.0 in | 6 | 10% | 24% | 7 mph | 13.2 h | 77 |
| May | 66°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 4 | 9% | 23% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 80 |
| Jun | 70°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 9% | 13% | 7 mph | 14.8 h | 86 |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 15% | 12% | 6 mph | 14.5 h | 87 |
| Aug | 72°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 18% | 14% | 6 mph | 13.6 h | 87 |
| Sep | 73°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 16% | 16% | 6 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 70°F | 52°F | 1.4 in | 5 | 18% | 19% | 5 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 62°F | 48°F | 3.3 in | 8 | 22% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 68 |
| Dec | 56°F | 44°F | 6.8 in | 11 | 35% | 41% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 35 |
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 Corte Madera average about 5°F warmer 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 Corte Madera has actually seen.
What makes Corte Madera's weather different
Among the 163 San Francisco Bay Area towns we track, Corte Madera has the 3rd-calmest summer afternoons.
- #3of 163
calmest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area towns
When the fog burns off
2 PMwhen December fog usually thins (40% foggy at 7 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Corte Madera in 40% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM. June mornings are the least foggy (9%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–May
From March through May, wind at Corte Madera typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 7% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Microclimate
−23°FRodeo Beach, 6.6 mi away, on summer afternoons
Rodeo Beach, 6.6 miles away, runs about 23°F cooler than Corte Madera on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 48% of morning hours compared with 14%.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Corte Madera range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:34 PM, and in mid-December around 4:55 PM.
Seasons at Corte Madera
- Warm seasonJul 26 – Oct 1 · highs 71°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 26 to Oct 1, when the average high is 71°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 73°F.
- Cool seasonNov 29 – Feb 27 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Feb 27, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonOct 30 – Apr 15 · 88% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Oct 30 to Apr 15, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 88% 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 22 and half of its annual total by Jan 22.
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, Corte Madera averaged 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 21 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 90 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (101°F) and the coldest night was Feb 10, 2025 (36°F). The wettest day was Feb 16, 2026 (2.46 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 47 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 11days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 21days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 90mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day101°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night36°FFeb 10, 2025
- Wettest day2.46 inFeb 16, 2026
- Strongest 2 PM gust47 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Corte Madera's weather
Corte Madera's summer afternoons are among the calmest of any Bay Area town. The breeze that does arrive comes across the open bayfront and marsh. The shopping centers, marsh paths and ballfields feel it more than the sheltered streets farther inland.
Because so much of Corte Madera sits barely above the bay, high water is its signature weather hazard. When the highest tides of the year line up with storms or strong wind, the town warns residents to prepare for flooding and road closures in low areas.
Tips for visiting Corte Madera
Check town alerts during king tides
King tides are the highest tides of the year. When they line up with wind or storms, the town warns of flooding and possible road closures. Never walk or drive through water of unknown depth.
Know where the sandbags are
The town sets up free fill-your-own sandbag stations during flood season, including one at Fire Station 14 on Tamalpais Drive.
Walk Shorebird Marsh
The 31-acre marsh just north of The Village is a wildlife habitat with easy walking right next to the shops.
Bring a layer to the outdoor malls
Both shopping centers are open-air, and the afternoon breeze off the bay can make them feel cooler than the forecast suggests.
Corte Madera through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is mild and often sunny. Light breezes off the bay pick up in the afternoons as the season warms inland.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is often sunny while fog lingers over Mill Valley and Sausalito. Expect a light afternoon breeze on the marsh paths.
- Fall (September–November)
- September brings the warmest days of the year, and late fall brings the first king tides of the season. The town warns of possible flooding when they line up with storms.
- Winter (December–February)
- Storms on top of high tides bring the greatest flood risk. The town tracks water levels at the Richmond tide gauge, the closest bay station with observed levels.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Shopping at The Village and The Town Center: Both are open-air centers, so they're best on calm, sunny days. A bay breeze can make late afternoons chilly.
- Birding at Shorebird Marsh: Calm mornings are best, before the afternoon breeze. Very high tides flood the low ground around the marsh.
- Hiking Ring Mountain: The grassy ridge is exposed to sun and wind with little shade. Clear, mild mornings are ideal.
Official sources and current conditions
- Town of Corte Madera: weather alerts and preparedness
- Town of Corte Madera: high tides and possible flooding alert
- NOAA tide predictions: Richmond
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 | 78 | 62° / 48° | 6.2h | 6d | 6.45" | 17 |
| December 2024 | 67 | 58° / 47.2° | 4.6h | 15d | 9.68" | 11 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 59.2° / 43.2° | 6.9h | 8d | 0.26" | 19 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.2° / 45.1° | 6.7h | 6d | 9.69" | 15 |
| March 2025 | 80 | 61° / 45.9° | 7.9h | 3d | 2.79" | 17 |
| April 2025 | 91 | 65.7° / 47.3° | 10.1h | 2d | 0.33" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 95 | 74.2° / 50.8° | 12.3h | 0d | 0.14" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 96 | 73.3° / 51° | 12.5h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 96 | 71.7° / 53.4° | 12h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 95 | 81.2° / 55.8° | 11.5h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 92 | 77.2° / 58.3° | 9.6h | 1d | 0.05" | 27 |
| October 2025 | 88 | 71° / 53.6° | 7.9h | 6d | 0.93" | 26 |
| November 2025 | 76 | 62.8° / 50.9° | 5.9h | 11d | 3.83" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 60 | 53.9° / 46.2° | 4.2h | 21d | 5.95" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 76 | 59.7° / 46.8° | 6.5h | 9d | 5.93" | 19 |
| February 2026 | 75 | 62.7° / 47.9° | 6.2h | 5d | 7.27" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 76.2° / 52.1° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.04" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 88 | 67.1° / 49.4° | 9.4h | 3d | 3.56" | 23 |
| May 2026 | 92 | 70.8° / 51.9° | 11.5h | 5d | 0.72" | 29 |
| June 2026 | 95 | 74.6° / 53.9° | 12.5h | 1d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 94 | 78° / 55° | 11.8h | 2d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 93 | 75.5° / 54.9° | 11.1h | 3d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 93 | 77° / 55° | 9.9h | 1d | 0.27" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 91 | 76.1° / 52.6° | 8.5h | 2d | 0.28" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Corte Madera climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Corte Madera, 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 Corte Madera. 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 Corte Madera, the warmest typical hour is 4 PM in August (81°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Corte Madera in 40% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM. June mornings are the least foggy (9%).
- Wind: From March through May, wind at Corte Madera typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 7% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Corte Madera (12% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (41%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Corte Madera comes at 1 PM in July, averaging 979 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Corte Madera
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera. 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 Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Corte Madera averaged a high of 76°F, 6°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 70°F. It brought 0.28 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.44 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 28.5 in. of rain to Corte Madera, 90% of the 31.8 in. normal.
Location Details
Corte Madera weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Corte Madera
What is the weather like at Corte Madera today?
It's 55°F at Corte Madera right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Monday's forecast high at Corte Madera is 57°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 55°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 58).
What is the best month to visit Corte Madera?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Corte Madera are September, July, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and 10 AM to 1 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 2.2 months, from Jul 26 to Oct 1, when the average high is 71°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 73°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Corte Madera?
September is the warmest month at Corte Madera, with an average high of 73°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Corte Madera?
Fog or low cloud covers Corte Madera in 40% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 2 PM. June mornings are the least foggy (9%).
When is it windiest at Corte Madera?
From March through May, wind at Corte Madera typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 7% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Corte Madera get?
December is the wettest month (6.8 in.), out of about 31.8 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 30 to Apr 15, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 88% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 28.5 in. of rain to Corte Madera, 90% of the 31.8 in. normal.
How does Corte Madera weather compare with Rodeo Beach?
Rodeo Beach, 6.6 miles away, runs about 23°F cooler than Corte Madera on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 48% of morning hours compared with 14%.
What kind of place is Corte Madera?
Corte Madera spreads across flat, low ground where Corte Madera Creek meets San Francisco Bay, between Larkspur to the north and the Tiburon Peninsula to the southeast. It is best known for two large outdoor shopping centers, The Village and The Town Center. Just north of The Village lies Shorebird Marsh, a 31-acre wildlife habitat, and Ring Mountain Preserve rises above the town's bay edge. More than its neighbors, this is a town where the height of the tide matters as much as the temperature.
What is Corte Madera weather like in November?
November at Corte Madera averages a high of 62°F and a low of 48°F, with 3.3 in. of rain over about 8 rainy days. About 22% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Corte Madera 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.
- Town of Corte Madera, High Tides and Possible Flooding 10/26 to 10/30 (2026) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Town of Corte Madera, Weather Alerts and Preparedness Information (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Marin, Corte Madera (accessed 2026-10-27)
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