Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge Weather

ParkSan Francisco Bay Area

Baylands wildlife viewing

59°
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Comfort Score
61(C)
Good
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM PDT

Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge weather at a glance

Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge is a park at 3 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Baylands wildlife viewing. Notable features include sunny, wildlife, birding, and flat.

Current conditions are 59°F, feeling like 59°F, with 87% humidity, winds near 11 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 50°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 15.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
59°F
Feels like 59°F
Humidity
87%
Wind
11 mph
NW • Gusts 20 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature58
Wind55
Night Sky5
Humidity43
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now60°63 (C)10 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
10pm59°61 (C)11 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11pm58°64 (C)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am58°67 (C)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am58°69 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2am58°67 (C)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3am58°67 (C)5 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
4am58°69 (C)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am58°69 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am57°62 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am57°62 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am58°69 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

Each preview is centered on Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today71° / 58°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon71° / 57°90 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Tue🏆 Best74° / 56°93 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed80° / 60°86 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu77° / 60°92 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri76° / 61°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sat78° / 61°88 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Tue (Comfort score: 93)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
71°Fforecast
4° below normal
Normal: 75°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
13.7"
17% above average
30-yr avg: 11.7"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
2 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 26
Foggy Days
10last 28 days
vs 8 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.0 mphlast 28 days
1.5 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 8.5 mph
Comfort Score
8628-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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

85
Avg Comfort
68.1°
Avg High
50.5°
Avg Low
79%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain15.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr76 (21%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)65
✨ Perfect Days (80+)510

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June87
74.3° / 55° · ☀️ 13.6h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. August78
75.2° / 57.4° · ☀️ 12.2h
4 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. July74
75.2° / 57° · ☀️ 13h
7 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December41
58.6° / 42.9° · ☀️ 6.7h
💧 3.1" · 9 rainy days · 8 foggy days
2. February50
61.4° / 45.1° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 2.8" · 8 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. January51
58.8° / 43.2° · ☀️ 7.8h
💧 3.1" · 9 rainy days · 4 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20249078.5° / 57.9°12.3h2d0.08"26
September 20248979° / 56.7°11.1h7d0.15"28
October 20248978.9° / 56.8°10.1h2d0.24"27
November 20248362.7° / 46°7.1h3d2.58"22
December 20247760.5° / 44.8°6.5h9d4.33"18
January 20258458.2° / 39.9°8.1h6d0.68"23
February 20257660.4° / 44.5°6.9h8d4.78"16
March 20258061.1° / 46°9.4h5d4.2"20
April 20258867.7° / 48.9°10.8h9d0.58"25
May 20258972.8° / 52.2°12.8h3d0.17"29
June 20259174.3° / 54.1°13.6h1d0"30
July 20258974.4° / 56.6°13h7d0.01"28
August 20259078.5° / 58.4°12.2h5d0.11"30
September 20258979.4° / 60.9°10.7h6d0.21"28
October 20258971.9° / 54.2°8.9h8d1.48"26
November 20258164° / 49.4°7.6h7d4.34"20
December 20257658.2° / 44.6°6.8h7d3.67"16
January 20268160.3° / 43.2°7.5h2d3.07"21
February 20268062.5° / 46.8°7.9h6d5.13"18
March 20269275.1° / 51.8°10.7h1d0.82"29
April 20268667.5° / 50.7°11h5d4.56"22
May 20268467° / 53.4°10.3h6d0.1"8
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

76°F67°F58°F49°F39°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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
37.5063, -122.0655
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Elevation
3 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#sunny#wildlife#birding#flat
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge

What is the weather at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge right now?

Current conditions at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge are 59°F, feeling like 59°F, with 87% humidity, winds near 11 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 68°F and an average low of 50°F at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 15.1 inches of precipitation and 76 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge foggy?

Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge 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 Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (75°F/52°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), June 2025 (74°F/54°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), and August 2024 (79°F/58°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge?

Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge is a park at 3 feet. Baylands wildlife viewing. Notable features include sunny, wildlife, birding, and flat.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge.
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