Daly City Weather
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Daly City is the first city south of San Francisco, a hilly San Mateo County suburb that stretches from the ocean bluffs nearly to the bay. It calls itself the Gateway to the Peninsula. It grew from John Daly's dairy at the old top-of-the-hill crossroads and took in refugees after the 1906 earthquake. It later absorbed Henry Doelger's Westlake, built on sand dunes and cabbage patches near the coast. San Bruno Mountain rises along its eastern side, and the Daly City BART station sits near the crest.
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Daly City weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Daly City right now (feels like 50°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Daly City is 55°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Daly City. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 56).
September is the warmest month at Daly City, with an average high of 70°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 25.4 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Daly City are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 PM in August.
Daly City sits in the low ground between San Francisco's hills and San Bruno Mountain, right where summer marine air pours inland. Fog that comes ashore over the coastal bluffs by Westlake flows east across the city and down through Colma and South San Francisco toward the bay. This low route toward San Francisco International Airport is often called the San Bruno Gap. That steady flow keeps Daly City gray on many summer days when towns on the bay side are sunny.
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 Daly City in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Daly City. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 56).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Daly City, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (42).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (77%, about 0.59 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Daly City right now
Overcast and 53° at Daly City right now.
About the live weather map for Daly City
The map centers on Daly City 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.
Daly City vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Daly City, 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 Daly City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Funston | 1.9 mi | -2°F | 45% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| West Portal | 2.4 mi | -2°F | 51% | 11 mph | a very similar climate |
| Excelsior District | 2.7 mi | +2°F | 44% | 13 mph | a very similar climate |
| Burlingame | 10.1 mi | +11°F | 9% | 9 mph | less summer morning fog (9% vs 52% of morning hours) and about 11°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| San Carlos | 17.9 mi | +14°F | 7% | 10 mph | less summer morning fog (7% vs 52% of morning hours) and about 14°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Lafayette | 22.9 mi | +19°F | 13% | 9 mph | about 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 52% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Daly City's
- Half Moon Bay State Beach (16 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Muir Beach (12 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Pescadero (32 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Daly City climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Daly City 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 Daly City 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.
Daly City weather by month
September is the warmest month at Daly City, with an average high of 70°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 25.4 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 60% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 26% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Daly City are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 PM in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 9 | 18% | 37% | 6 mph | 9.8 h | 36 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 4.9 in | 9 | 15% | 30% | 8 mph | 10.7 h | 40 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 8 | 18% | 34% | 9 mph | 11.9 h | 60 |
| Apr | 62°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 5 | 24% | 33% | 11 mph | 13.2 h | 64 |
| May | 64°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 31% | 41% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 63 |
| Jun | 67°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 44% | 39% | 12 mph | 14.8 h | 69 |
| Jul | 67°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 60% | 50% | 11 mph | 14.5 h | 69 |
| Aug | 69°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 52% | 45% | 11 mph | 13.6 h | 77 |
| Sep | 70°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 40% | 40% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 84 |
| Oct | 68°F | 53°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 20% | 28% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 80 |
| Nov | 62°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 7 | 14% | 26% | 6 mph | 10.1 h | 66 |
| Dec | 57°F | 45°F | 5.4 in | 10 | 23% | 36% | 6 mph | 9.6 h | 36 |
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.
What makes Daly City's weather different
Among the 163 San Francisco Bay Area towns we track, Daly City has the mildest winter nights.
- #1of 163
mildest winter nightsamong San Francisco Bay Area towns
When the fog burns off
65%of 8 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Daly City in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 50% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Daly City typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 15% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
Daylight
9.6–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Daly City range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:34 PM, and in mid-December around 4:58 PM.
Seasons at Daly City
- Warm seasonJul 31 – Oct 24 · highs 68°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Jul 31 to Oct 24, when the average high is 68°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 70°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Feb 28 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Feb 28, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 45°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 6 – Apr 8 · 84% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 8, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 84% 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, Daly City averaged 1 day a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 17 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 2 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 170 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (92°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.19 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 49 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 1day at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 17days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 2afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 170mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day92°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day3.19 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust49 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Daly City's weather
Much of Daly City sits a few hundred feet up on the hills behind the coast. That is low enough for a typical summer marine layer, the sheet of low cloud that forms over the cold ocean, to cover the whole city. Neighborhoods are often inside the cloud, with fog drizzle on summer mornings. San Bruno Mountain, which tops out at 1,314 feet, often wears the same cloud.
Because the city runs from the ocean almost to the bay, there is a real east-west split. The Bayshore area on the bay side of the hills tends to clear sooner than Westlake and the coastal neighborhoods. Like San Francisco, Daly City gets its warmest days in September and October. The fog thins then, and offshore winds, which blow from the land out to sea, can push it away for days.
Tips for visiting Daly City
Take BART past the fog
Daly City station, at 500 John Daly Boulevard, has direct BART trains to San Francisco, the East Bay, and SFO.
Save San Bruno Mountain for clear days
The 2,416-acre state and county park climbs to a 1,314-foot summit on the Ridge and Summit Loop trails. Check whether the top is in cloud first.
Drive the ridge roads with care
Thick summer fog can cut visibility on the roads over the hills, so slow down and use low beams. The city's history records two planes lost in fog on San Bruno Mountain in 1943.
Park at BART for the day
Daly City BART has paid daily parking, plus bike racks and lockers if you would rather ride in.
Daly City through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is breezy, and mornings turn grayer by the week as the marine layer returns. Clear spring days are good for hiking San Bruno Mountain.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is peak fog season, with gray, drizzly mornings, especially in Westlake and the neighborhoods closest to the coast.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings the warmest weather of the year, and offshore wind can clear the fog for days at a time.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Clear, cold days between storms open up long views from San Bruno Mountain's ridge.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking San Bruno Mountain: Elevations run from 250 to 1,314 feet, so the upper trails are often in the clouds in summer. Clear fall and winter days are best.
- Coastal walks at Fort Funston: The bluffs just over the San Francisco line share Daly City's wind and fog. Calm, clear fall days are the most comfortable.
- Ridge views from San Bruno Mountain: The ridge looks out over San Francisco and the Central Bay. Go on a clear day, before fog or haze closes the view.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Daly City: History of Daly City
- San Mateo County Parks: San Bruno Mountain State and County Park
- BART: Daly City station
- NWS San Francisco Bay Area forecast office
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 | 61.5° / 48.3° | 6.4h | 5d | 5.15" | 18 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 60.1° / 48.4° | 5h | 10d | 6.59" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.7° / 45.5° | 7.2h | 5d | 0.21" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 71 | 59.6° / 45.6° | 6.1h | 7d | 7.84" | 13 |
| March 2025 | 76 | 59.7° / 46.5° | 7.8h | 8d | 2.06" | 13 |
| April 2025 | 79 | 59.3° / 47.9° | 9.1h | 15d | 0.44" | 14 |
| May 2025 | 84 | 62.3° / 49.4° | 11.1h | 12d | 0.18" | 20 |
| June 2025 | 76 | 61° / 50.9° | 10h | 23d | 0" | 11 |
| July 2025 | 74 | 62.1° / 54.2° | 8.2h | 26d | 0" | 7 |
| August 2025 | 80 | 65.8° / 55.4° | 9h | 21d | 0" | 15 |
| September 2025 | 82 | 68.7° / 57.8° | 8.2h | 18d | 0.12" | 20 |
| October 2025 | 84 | 67.8° / 53.8° | 7.5h | 6d | 1.17" | 22 |
| November 2025 | 75 | 62.8° / 51.5° | 6.3h | 14d | 3.49" | 8 |
| December 2025 | 68 | 58.2° / 47.1° | 5h | 13d | 5.36" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 62.4° / 48.9° | 6.6h | 4d | 4.64" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 75 | 63.1° / 49.3° | 6.3h | 6d | 5.16" | 17 |
| March 2026 | 90 | 68.6° / 49.9° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.05" | 26 |
| April 2026 | 81 | 63.9° / 50.8° | 9h | 6d | 4.36" | 18 |
| May 2026 | 82 | 62.5° / 50.7° | 10.5h | 15d | 0.54" | 18 |
| June 2026 | 81 | 64.2° / 53° | 10h | 17d | 0.02" | 15 |
| July 2026 | 81 | 65° / 54.5° | 9.7h | 15d | 0" | 17 |
| August 2026 | 78 | 65° / 55.6° | 8.4h | 26d | 0" | 6 |
| September 2026 | 85 | 67.6° / 56.1° | 8.7h | 12d | 0.08" | 20 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 68.9° / 53.2° | 8.1h | 6d | 0.2" | 25 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Daly City climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Daly City, 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 Daly City. 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 Daly City, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in September (68°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Daly City in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 50% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Daly City typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 15% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Daly City (26% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (50%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Daly City comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 805 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Daly City
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Daly City 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 Daly City. 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 Daly City 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 Daly City 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 Daly City 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 Daly City
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Daly City averaged a high of 69°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 68°F. It brought 0.20 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.15 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.9 in. of rain to Daly City, 98% of the 25.4 in. normal.
Location Details
Daly City weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Daly City
What is the weather like at Daly City today?
It's 53°F at Daly City right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Daly City is 55°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 56).
What is the best month to visit Daly City?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Daly City are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Jul 31 to Oct 24, when the average high is 68°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 70°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Daly City?
September is the warmest month at Daly City, with an average high of 70°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F.
When does the fog burn off at Daly City?
Fog or low cloud covers Daly City in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 50% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When is it windiest at Daly City?
From February through October, wind at Daly City typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 15% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Daly City get?
December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 25.4 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 8, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 84% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 24.9 in. of rain to Daly City, 98% of the 25.4 in. normal.
What kind of place is Daly City?
Daly City is the first city south of San Francisco, a hilly San Mateo County suburb that stretches from the ocean bluffs nearly to the bay. It calls itself the Gateway to the Peninsula. It grew from John Daly's dairy at the old top-of-the-hill crossroads and took in refugees after the 1906 earthquake. It later absorbed Henry Doelger's Westlake, built on sand dunes and cabbage patches near the coast. San Bruno Mountain rises along its eastern side, and the Daly City BART station sits near the crest.
What is Daly City weather like in November?
November at Daly City averages a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F, with 2.7 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Daly City 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.
- City of Daly City, History of Daly City (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Mateo County Parks, San Bruno Mountain State and County Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- BART, Daly City station (accessed 2026-10-27)
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