Davis Weather
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Davis grew up around the UC Davis campus, which opened in 1908 as the University Farm. It now enrolls the largest student body in the University of California system. The college town sits on dead-flat Sacramento Valley farmland about 15 miles west of Sacramento. Its downtown is easy to walk and bike, and the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is on 3rd Street. East of town the land drops into the Yolo Bypass, a broad floodway of rice fields and restored wetlands that fills with water in wet winters.
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Davis weather today and through the year
It's 52°F at Davis right now (feels like 48°F), with 7 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Monday's forecast high at Davis is 56°F, 10°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Davis. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 54°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 59).
July is the warmest month at Davis, with an average high of 94°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. January is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 19.3 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davis are September, October, and April. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in April.
Davis has a plain Sacramento Valley climate, with hot, dry, nearly cloudless summers and cool, damp winters with spells of fog. No hills stand nearby to block or channel the air. The main thing that changes the weather from day to day is whether marine air from the Carquinez Strait makes it across the Delta and up the valley.
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 Davis in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Davis. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 54°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 59).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Davis, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 76. Wednesday looks weakest (35).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (85%, about 0.34 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Davis right now
Overcast and 52° at Davis right now.
About the live weather map for Davis
The map centers on Davis 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.
Davis vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Davis, 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 Davis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 8.2 mi | -1°F | 1% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Winters | 12.5 mi | +1°F | 1% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Vacaville | 18.7 mi | -1°F | 1% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
Places with a climate like Davis'
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Davis climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Davis 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 Davis 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.
Davis weather by month
July is the warmest month at Davis, with an average high of 94°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F. January is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 19.3 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 2% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davis are September, October, and April. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in April.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 8 | 33% | 36% | 6 mph | 9.8 h | 54 |
| Feb | 62°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 8 | 15% | 22% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 60 |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 7 | 9% | 24% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 68 |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 5 | 6% | 16% | 7 mph | 13.2 h | 80 |
| May | 82°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 2% | 9% | 8 mph | 14.3 h | 79 |
| Jun | 89°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 0% | 3% | 7 mph | 14.8 h | 77 |
| Jul | 94°F | 60°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 0% | 2% | 7 mph | 14.6 h | 77 |
| Aug | 94°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 3% | 2% | 6 mph | 13.6 h | 77 |
| Sep | 90°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 2% | 5% | 6 mph | 12.3 h | 83 |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 5% | 10% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 82 |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 14% | 23% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 74 |
| Dec | 57°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 35% | 40% | 6 mph | 9.5 h | 52 |
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 Davis' weather different
Among the 163 San Francisco Bay Area towns we track, Davis has the 2nd-warmest summer afternoons and the 3rd-sunniest summer middays.
- #2of 163
warmest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area towns
- #3of 163
sunniest summer middaysamong San Francisco Bay Area towns
When the fog burns off
38%of 7 AM hours foggy in December
Fog or low cloud covers Davis in 38% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (0%).
When the wind picks up
4 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, May–August
From May through August, wind at Davis typically builds after 4 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
Hot hours
7 habove 85°F on a typical July afternoon
In July, the average temperature stays at or above 85°F for 7 hours a day.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Davis 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 Davis
- Warm seasonJun 26 – Sep 7 · highs 90°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.4 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 7, when the average high is 90°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 94°F.
- Hot afternoonsMay 31 – Sep 30 · highs 85°F+
Average highs reach 85°F or more from May 31 to Sep 30.
- Cool seasonNov 27 – Feb 26 · highs 64°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 27 to Feb 26, when the average high is 64°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 39°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 20 – Mar 26 · 76% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 20 to Mar 26, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 76% 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 3 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, Davis averaged 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 10 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 3 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 67 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 3, 2026 (105°F) and the coldest night was Jan 22, 2025 (30°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (1.73 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 47 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 75days at 90°F or hotter
- 4nights at or below freezing
- 10days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 3afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 67mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day105°FAug 3, 2026
- Coldest night30°FJan 22, 2025
- Wettest day1.73 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust47 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Davis' weather
On a typical summer day the valley bakes through the afternoon. The delta breeze, cool ocean air that flows inland through the Carquinez Strait and across the Delta, reaches Davis well after it has hit Fairfield. When it arrives, usually toward evening, temperatures drop quickly and nights turn pleasant. Sometimes north or northeast winds take over, warming as they descend into the valley. Then that relief stalls and the hottest days of the year follow, usually for two or three days before the breeze returns.
Winter is the season for tule fog, the thick ground fog of California's Central Valley. On calm nights after rain, the ground cools and chills the moist air over the wet fields and the flooded bypass until dense fog forms by morning. It usually burns off by midday but can hang on for days when the air stagnates. Snow is so rare in this part of the valley that it barely counts as part of the climate.
Tips for visiting Davis
Shop the farmers market
The Davis Farmers Market runs year-round, rain or shine, in Central Park on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m.
Book the bat flyout early
From late June through September, Yolo Basin Foundation tours watch one of California's largest Mexican free-tailed bat colonies stream out from under the Yolo Causeway at sunset. Tours can sell out, so reserve ahead.
Check for flood closures in the bypass
The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is open sunrise to sunset but can close in winter when the floodway fills.
Spend a hot afternoon indoors with bikes
The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, at 303 3rd Street downtown, keeps its exhibits indoors, out of the afternoon heat.
Come by train
Davis has its own Capitol Corridor station on the line between the Bay Area and Sacramento, so a car is optional.
Davis through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is mild and green, the best season for long rides on the flat roads around town before the summer heat sets in.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer afternoons are hot, and evenings cool off once the delta breeze arrives. Bat flyout tours run late June through September.
- Fall (September–November)
- Warm, dry days last into October. The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area auto tour route closes to the public for waterfowl season starting in October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter brings rain, tule fog, and an occasional frosty night. Dense fog is most common in December and January and can last several days under stagnant air.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Cycling: Flat terrain makes riding easy year-round. In summer, ride early or in the evening breeze. In winter, fog can cut visibility on rural roads.
- Birding in the Yolo Bypass: Best from fall through spring, when the wetlands hold the most birds. Free guided tours run once a month from October through June.
- Farmers market: Open rain or shine. Saturday mornings beat the summer heat, and Wednesday evenings usually catch the cooler air after the breeze arrives.
- Watching the bat flyout: The flyout happens on summer evenings. Bring water and insect repellent for the outdoor program before the sunset flight.
Official sources and current conditions
- Davis Farmers Market
- CDFW: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
- Yolobus routes and schedules
- Capitol Corridor stations
- National Weather Service Sacramento
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 | 61.9° / 42.6° | 6.2h | 4d | 3.22" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 57.4° / 42.5° | 4.4h | 17d | 3.23" | 11 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.5° / 38.3° | 7.3h | 4d | 0.22" | 23 |
| February 2025 | 78 | 60.9° / 42.9° | 6.9h | 2d | 4.86" | 17 |
| March 2025 | 87 | 64° / 43.7° | 8.2h | 1d | 1.11" | 24 |
| April 2025 | 94 | 73.5° / 47.4° | 10h | 1d | 0.05" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 92 | 83.5° / 53.4° | 12.5h | 0d | 0.07" | 29 |
| June 2025 | 92 | 88.6° / 54.7° | 12.9h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2025 | 92 | 88.8° / 56.3° | 12.6h | 0d | 0" | 29 |
| August 2025 | 86 | 94.1° / 59.1° | 11.5h | 0d | 0" | 22 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 87.4° / 60.6° | 10h | 0d | 0" | 27 |
| October 2025 | 90 | 75° / 53° | 7.9h | 4d | 1.32" | 28 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 62.6° / 48.5° | 5.4h | 13d | 2.75" | 13 |
| December 2025 | 56 | 51.7° / 44° | 2.3h | 24d | 2.66" | 1 |
| January 2026 | 70 | 57.2° / 41.2° | 6h | 19d | 2.26" | 11 |
| February 2026 | 78 | 63.9° / 44.2° | 6.3h | 8d | 2.88" | 19 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 78.9° / 51.4° | 9.7h | 0d | 0" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 88 | 71.9° / 48.7° | 9.3h | 4d | 3.08" | 24 |
| May 2026 | 92 | 80.8° / 53.8° | 11.9h | 1d | 1.14" | 29 |
| June 2026 | 91 | 89.2° / 57.5° | 13h | 0d | 0" | 27 |
| July 2026 | 89 | 92.3° / 58.5° | 12.1h | 0d | 0" | 27 |
| August 2026 | 87 | 92.4° / 58.9° | 11.2h | 0d | 0" | 23 |
| September 2026 | 91 | 86° / 56.4° | 10.3h | 0d | 0" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 86 | 81.1° / 53.7° | 8.3h | 2d | 0.31" | 23 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Davis climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Davis, 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 Davis. 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 Davis, the warmest typical hour is 5 PM in July (94°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (42°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Davis in 38% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (0%).
- Wind: From May through August, wind at Davis typically builds after 4 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Davis (2% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (40%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Davis comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 999 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Davis
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Davis 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 Davis. 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 Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Davis averaged a high of 81°F, 6°F warmer than October 2025 (75°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 16.1 in. of rain to Davis, 83% of the 19.3 in. normal.
Location Details
Davis weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Davis
What is the weather like at Davis today?
It's 52°F at Davis right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Monday's forecast high at Davis is 56°F, 10°F below the mid November normal of 66°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 54°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 59).
What is the best month to visit Davis?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Davis are September, October, and April. The best hours are usually 9 AM to noon in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in April. The warm season lasts about 2.4 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 7, when the average high is 90°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 94°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Davis?
July is the warmest month at Davis, with an average high of 94°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 39°F.
When does the fog burn off at Davis?
Fog or low cloud covers Davis in 38% of 7 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 15% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. June mornings are the least foggy (0%).
When is it windiest at Davis?
From May through August, wind at Davis typically builds after 4 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 9 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Davis get?
January is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 19.3 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 20 to Mar 26, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 76% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 16.1 in. of rain to Davis, 83% of the 19.3 in. normal.
Why do Davis summer nights cool off so much?
The National Weather Service credits the pleasant summer nights of the southern Sacramento Valley to breezes blowing up from San Francisco Bay through the Delta. The exception is a north or northeast wind event during a heat wave, which usually gives way to the cool southwest delta breeze within two or three days.
What kind of place is Davis?
Davis grew up around the UC Davis campus, which opened in 1908 as the University Farm. It now enrolls the largest student body in the University of California system. The college town sits on dead-flat Sacramento Valley farmland about 15 miles west of Sacramento. Its downtown is easy to walk and bike, and the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is on 3rd Street. East of town the land drops into the Yolo Bypass, a broad floodway of rice fields and restored wetlands that fills with water in wet winters.
What is Davis weather like in November?
November at Davis averages a high of 66°F and a low of 44°F, with 1.8 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Davis weather
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.
- Davis Farmers Market, home page (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Yolo Basin Foundation, Bat Talk and Tours (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Yolo Basin Foundation, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- United States Bicycling Hall of Fame (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Capitol Corridor, station list (accessed 2026-10-27)
- NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-272, Climate of Sacramento, California (revised 2005) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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