Davenport Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
About 10 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1, Davenport is a tiny bluff-top town surrounded by farm fields. Around it spread the coastal terraces of Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a Bureau of Land Management unit of the California Coastal National Monument. The town started at Davenport Landing, a protected cove that was once a whaling port, and later became a company town for cement plant workers. Today people stop for whale watching from the bluffs, farm stands, and the sea caves and pocket beaches of the north coast.
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Hourly Forecast
Current Conditions
Comfort Breakdown
Davenport weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Davenport right now (feels like 50°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Davenport is 57°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 58).
September is the warmest month at Davenport, with an average high of 72°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. February is the wettest month (5.9 in.), out of about 28.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davenport are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October.
Davenport is on the open coast, past the point where Monterey Bay's shelter ends. Nothing stands between the town and the prevailing northwest wind off the Pacific. The bluffs take that wind head-on, and the surf here is bigger than on the sheltered Santa Cruz beaches 10 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 Davenport in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Best time to go
The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 58).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Davenport, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 69. Thursday looks weakest (41).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (81%, about 0.12 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Davenport right now
Overcast and 54° at Davenport right now.
About the live weather map for Davenport
The map centers on Davenport 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.
Davenport vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Davenport, 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 Davenport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon | 3 mi | +6°F | 56% | 8 mph | about 6°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (8 vs 12 mph) |
| Santa Cruz Westside | 7.8 mi | -5°F | 44% | 15 mph | about 5°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Boulder Creek | 8.6 mi | +17°F | 13% | 8 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 43% of morning hours) |
| Los Gatos | 19.8 mi | +20°F | 8% | 8 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (8% vs 43% of morning hours) |
| Almaden Quicksilver County Park | 22.6 mi | +21°F | 7% | 9 mph | about 21°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (7% vs 43% of morning hours) |
| Almaden Valley | 23.6 mi | +20°F | 7% | 9 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (7% vs 43% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Davenport's
- Glen Park (52 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Excelsior District (51 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Haight-Ashbury (54 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Davenport climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Davenport 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 Davenport 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.
Davenport weather by month
September is the warmest month at Davenport, with an average high of 72°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. February is the wettest month (5.9 in.), out of about 28.6 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 48% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 21% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davenport are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 10 | 11% | 31% | 8 mph | 9.9 h | 39 |
| Feb | 60°F | 44°F | 5.9 in | 10 | 10% | 28% | 10 mph | 10.8 h | 42 |
| Mar | 62°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 9 | 11% | 32% | 11 mph | 11.9 h | 60 |
| Apr | 64°F | 46°F | 2.1 in | 6 | 19% | 34% | 13 mph | 13.1 h | 64 |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 24% | 41% | 13 mph | 14.2 h | 61 |
| Jun | 69°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 37% | 37% | 13 mph | 14.7 h | 70 |
| Jul | 71°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 48% | 41% | 12 mph | 14.4 h | 74 |
| Aug | 72°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 45% | 38% | 12 mph | 13.5 h | 80 |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 31% | 32% | 11 mph | 12.3 h | 83 |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 1.4 in | 5 | 18% | 23% | 10 mph | 11.1 h | 78 |
| Nov | 64°F | 46°F | 3.0 in | 7 | 11% | 21% | 8 mph | 10.1 h | 67 |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 12% | 31% | 8 mph | 9.6 h | 38 |
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 Davenport average about 5°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 Davenport has actually seen.
What makes Davenport's weather different
When the fog burns off
1 PMwhen July fog usually thins (55% foggy at 7 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Davenport in 55% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. February mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–November
From February through November, wind at Davenport typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
Microclimate
+17°FBoulder Creek, 8.6 mi away, on summer afternoons
Boulder Creek, 8.6 miles away, runs about 17°F warmer than Davenport on summer afternoons. It also has far less summer morning fog, 13% of morning hours compared with 43%.
Elevation
+6°Fsummer afternoons at Bonny Doon, 1,031 ft up
Bonny Doon sits 1,031 ft higher, 3 miles away. Its summer highs average 6°F warmer and its winter lows 2°F colder than Davenport.
Daylight
9.6–14.7 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Davenport range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:30 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Davenport
- Warm seasonJul 1 – Oct 5 · highs 70°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.2 months, from Jul 1 to Oct 5, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
- Cool seasonDec 2 – Feb 28 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Dec 2 to Feb 28, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 1 – Apr 15 · 88% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 1 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 23 and half of its annual total by Jan 26.
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, Davenport 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 9 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 107 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 Jan 27, 2025 (36°F). The wettest day was Nov 14, 2025 (2.83 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 49 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 1day at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 17days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 9afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 107mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day92°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night36°FJan 27, 2025
- Wettest day2.83 inNov 14, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust49 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Davenport's weather
Summer fog is the defining pattern. Cold water along this stretch of coast chills the air into a marine layer, a sheet of low cloud and fog, that drifts over the bluffs and terraces. The farm fields around town depend on that moisture. Just inland, the slopes of Ben Lomond Mountain climb toward Bonny Doon, which is often wrapped in the same morning fog but warms up more in the afternoon.
Fall brings Davenport's clearest, calmest stretches, when the summer wind pattern relaxes. Winter storms bring rain and big surf. The hills above town carry real fire risk, and Davenport was among the communities hit hard by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex.
Tips for visiting Davenport
Come January to April for whales
Humpback and gray whales migrate along the coast in this window, and Davenport is known for spotting them from the bluffs.
Watch from Davenport Landing
The county visitor bureau rates the landing among the best whale-watching spots on the north coast. The bluff-top Coast Dairies Trail gives a wider view.
Use the restrooms at Davenport Landing
The landing has wheelchair-accessible restrooms and is open sunrise to sunset.
Pack out your trash
The remote beaches around Davenport often lack restrooms and garbage bins.
Know the Cotoni-Coast Dairies rules
Dogs are not allowed on the Wildcat Trail (Third Loop), and camping and overnight parking are not allowed anywhere. Only Class 1 e-bikes, the pedal-assist kind, may use the trails.
Pack a windbreaker
Even on sunny days the bluffs catch the full northwest wind, so bring a windproof layer.
Davenport through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Gray whales pass northbound through May and humpbacks begin arriving in late March. Afternoon northwest winds are often strong on the bluffs.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is fog season. Coastal fog often blankets the fields around town, which is part of why strawberries and artichokes grow here.
- Fall (September–November)
- Fall brings the clearest, calmest weather of the year. Blue whales feed offshore from July through October, with peak viewing in August and September.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is storm season, with rain and big surf. Gray whales head south from December through mid-February.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Whale watching: Clear, calm mornings make spouts easy to see. Thick fog or whitecaps from strong wind hide them.
- Hiking Cotoni-Coast Dairies: The trails cross open terraces with little shelter, so calm fall days are best and windy spring afternoons are hardest.
- Exploring Shark Fin Cove and the pocket beaches: Go at low tide with small surf. Shark Fin Cove's sea cave is reached by a rocky trail that is slick when wet.
- U-pick farms: Swanton Berry Farm and Rodoni Farms offer organic u-pick, with different crops through the year. Foggy summer mornings are cool for picking.
Official sources and current conditions
- Bureau of Land Management: Cotoni-Coast Dairies
- BLM: Cotoni-Coast Dairies northern trail map (PDF)
- Santa Cruz MAH: Davenport Jail
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 | 79 | 61.1° / 46.6° | 6.8h | 1d | 3.29" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 71 | 59.8° / 46.6° | 5.4h | 5d | 5.61" | 14 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 58.6° / 42.1° | 6.9h | 2d | 0.26" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 59.3° / 44.6° | 6.4h | 5d | 8.82" | 14 |
| March 2025 | 75 | 58.5° / 45.4° | 7.4h | 4d | 3.25" | 14 |
| April 2025 | 80 | 59.2° / 46.8° | 9h | 8d | 0.54" | 15 |
| May 2025 | 84 | 63.7° / 49.3° | 11.2h | 4d | 0.11" | 25 |
| June 2025 | 82 | 62.8° / 50.3° | 11.3h | 14d | 0" | 21 |
| July 2025 | 83 | 63.2° / 53.4° | 10.2h | 12d | 0" | 19 |
| August 2025 | 86 | 68.4° / 55.3° | 10.2h | 12d | 0" | 26 |
| September 2025 | 85 | 70.1° / 57.7° | 8.7h | 9d | 0.06" | 25 |
| October 2025 | 85 | 66.4° / 52.2° | 7.9h | 7d | 1.88" | 22 |
| November 2025 | 77 | 62.1° / 48.9° | 6.3h | 6d | 5.64" | 16 |
| December 2025 | 75 | 60.3° / 47.1° | 5.5h | 6d | 3.41" | 14 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 61.3° / 47.7° | 6.6h | 4d | 6.38" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 75 | 61.7° / 48.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 6.22" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 91 | 67.7° / 49.8° | 9.8h | 3d | 0.03" | 25 |
| April 2026 | 81 | 62.5° / 49.5° | 8.8h | 5d | 4.08" | 20 |
| May 2026 | 84 | 63.1° / 50.6° | 10.7h | 8d | 0.82" | 20 |
| June 2026 | 84 | 64.2° / 53.4° | 10h | 11d | 0" | 22 |
| July 2026 | 85 | 66.2° / 54.8° | 10.9h | 8d | 0" | 25 |
| August 2026 | 83 | 65.4° / 55.3° | 9.2h | 13d | 0" | 24 |
| September 2026 | 88 | 67.6° / 54.5° | 9.8h | 3d | 0.12" | 26 |
| October 2026 | 88 | 68.3° / 53.5° | 8.2h | 3d | 0.55" | 26 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Davenport climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Davenport, 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 Davenport. 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 Davenport, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (68°F). The coldest is 6 AM in February (48°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Davenport in 55% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. February mornings are the least foggy (10%).
- Wind: From February through November, wind at Davenport typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Davenport (21% average cloud cover), and May middays are the cloudiest (41%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Davenport comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 849 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Davenport
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Davenport 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 Davenport. 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 Davenport 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 Davenport 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 Davenport 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 Davenport
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Davenport averaged a high of 68°F, 2°F warmer than October 2025 (66°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 28.6 in. of rain to Davenport, 100% of the 28.6 in. normal.
Location Details
Davenport weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Davenport
What is the weather like at Davenport today?
It's 54°F at Davenport right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Davenport is 57°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 2 PM to 5 PM, at about 53°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 58).
What is the best month to visit Davenport?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davenport are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 3.2 months, from Jul 1 to Oct 5, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Davenport?
September is the warmest month at Davenport, with an average high of 72°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Davenport?
Fog or low cloud covers Davenport in 55% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. February mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When is it windiest at Davenport?
From February through November, wind at Davenport typically builds after 1 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 55% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Davenport get?
February is the wettest month (5.9 in.), out of about 28.6 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 1 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 28.6 in. of rain to Davenport, 100% of the 28.6 in. normal.
How does Davenport weather compare with Boulder Creek?
Boulder Creek, 8.6 miles away, runs about 17°F warmer than Davenport on summer afternoons. It also has far less summer morning fog, 13% of morning hours compared with 43%.
What kind of place is Davenport?
About 10 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1, Davenport is a tiny bluff-top town surrounded by farm fields. Around it spread the coastal terraces of Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a Bureau of Land Management unit of the California Coastal National Monument. The town started at Davenport Landing, a protected cove that was once a whaling port, and later became a company town for cement plant workers. Today people stop for whale watching from the bluffs, farm stands, and the sea caves and pocket beaches of the north coast.
What is Davenport weather like in November?
November at Davenport averages a high of 64°F and a low of 46°F, with 3.0 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 11% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 8 mph.
More about Davenport 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.
- Bureau of Land Management, Cotoni-Coast Dairies (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Santa Cruz County, 3 Reasons to Visit Davenport (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Santa Cruz County, Davenport Landing Beach Access (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Visit Santa Cruz County, Best beaches for whale watching (accessed 2026-10-27)
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