Emeryville Weather
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Emeryville is a small city of shopping centers, offices, and housing squeezed between Berkeley and Oakland at the east landing of the Bay Bridge. Interstates 80, 880, and 580 hem it in. Its shoreline runs out onto a narrow peninsula where Marina Park and Point Emery look straight across the bay to the Golden Gate Bridge. Temescal Creek reaches the bay at the Emeryville Crescent. A free shuttle, the Emery Go-Round, connects the city with MacArthur BART.
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Emeryville weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Emeryville right now (feels like 50°F), with 7 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Emeryville is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 53°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
September is the warmest month at Emeryville, with an average high of 74°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (4.4 in.), out of about 21.6 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Emeryville are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June.
Emeryville sits almost due east of the Golden Gate, at bay level, with open water between its shoreline and the gap. That makes it one of the first East Bay places the summer sea breeze and marine layer reach after they pour in from the ocean. Afternoon wind on the marina peninsula is steady and cool, and gray summer mornings are common.
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 Emeryville in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 53°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Emeryville, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (50).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (74%, about 0.42 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Emeryville right now
Overcast and 53° at Emeryville right now.
About the live weather map for Emeryville
The map centers on Emeryville 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.
Emeryville vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Emeryville, 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 Emeryville |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal | 1.2 mi | +2°F | 30% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Downtown Oakland | 2 mi | +2°F | 29% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Rockridge | 2.1 mi | -1°F | 34% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Alcatraz Island | 7.5 mi | -11°F | 34% | 19 mph | windier summer afternoons (19 vs 8 mph) and about 11°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Pleasant Hill | 14.7 mi | +16°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 16°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 30% of morning hours) |
| Concord | 17.2 mi | +16°F | 9% | 8 mph | about 16°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (9% vs 30% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Emeryville's
- Coyote Hills Regional Park (22 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge (26 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- China Camp State Park (16 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Emeryville climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Emeryville 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 Emeryville 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.
Emeryville weather by month
September is the warmest month at Emeryville, with an average high of 74°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (4.4 in.), out of about 21.6 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 34% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October 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 Emeryville are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 8 | 14% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 59 |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 8 | 13% | 27% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 61 |
| Mar | 63°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 7 | 12% | 31% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 64 |
| Apr | 66°F | 49°F | 1.5 in | 5 | 12% | 26% | 9 mph | 13.2 h | 71 |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 13% | 29% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 74 |
| Jun | 73°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 24% | 22% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 86 |
| Jul | 73°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 34% | 25% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 85 |
| Aug | 74°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 32% | 24% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 23% | 23% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 15% | 21% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 83 |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 6 | 11% | 23% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 68 |
| Dec | 58°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 9 | 18% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 58 |
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 Emeryville's weather different
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen July fog usually thins (40% foggy at 7 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Emeryville in 40% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (11%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Emeryville typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Microclimate
−11°FAlcatraz Island, 7.5 mi away, on summer afternoons
Alcatraz Island, 7.5 miles away, runs about 11°F cooler than Emeryville on summer afternoons.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Emeryville range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:33 PM, and in mid-December around 4:54 PM.
Seasons at Emeryville
- Warm seasonJul 5 – Sep 30 · highs 73°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 5 to Sep 30, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 74°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 28 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 28, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 13 – Apr 2 · 81% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 13 to Apr 2, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 81% 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 1 and half of its annual total by Jan 24.
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, Emeryville averaged 1 day a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 16 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 1 afternoon with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 116 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (93°F) and the coldest night was Dec 13, 2025 (37°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.44 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 39 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 1day at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 16days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 116mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day93°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night37°FDec 13, 2025
- Wettest day2.44 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust39 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Emeryville's weather
Emeryville's inland streets are calmer than its shoreline. The shopping streets and offices east of the freeway are more sheltered than Marina Park or Point Emery. Those two parks stick out into the bay with nothing to break the wind. On a typical summer afternoon the difference between the end of the peninsula and the streets near San Pablo Avenue is easy to feel.
Fall is Emeryville's best stretch. When the sea breeze weakens in September and October, the shoreline gets warm, calmer days and sharp views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Winter storms come in across the open bay, and clear days just after a storm bring the best visibility of the year.
Tips for visiting Emeryville
Ride the free Emery Go-Round
The shuttle is free and links MacArthur BART with Emeryville, running weekdays plus a weekend service.
Go to Point Emery for the view
The small park on Frontage Road has shoreline access and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Clear fall afternoons are the best time.
Picnic at Marina Park before the wind
Marina Park has open fields, grills, rentable picnic areas, and pier access, and it is fully exposed to the afternoon west wind in summer.
Walk the Eastshore shoreline
McLaughlin Eastshore State Park runs 8.5 miles along the shoreline from the Bay Bridge to Richmond, with trails along most of its length.
Look for Temescal Creek's mouth
Temescal Creek, which starts high in the Oakland hills, reaches the bay at the Emeryville Crescent State Marine Preserve.
Emeryville through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Skies clear after the rains, and the afternoon wind on the shoreline builds through May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is the foggiest season on the waterfront. Mornings are often gray, and the peninsula turns cool and breezy by late afternoon.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings the warmest weeks for the shoreline parks, with calmer afternoons and clear views toward the Golden Gate.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Between storms, cold clear days bring long views across the bay.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Shoreline walking and biking: Best on calm mornings and fall afternoons. Summer afternoons bring a strong, cold headwind on the peninsula.
- Picnicking at Marina Park: Warm fall days and calm mornings are best. Summer afternoons are windy and cool.
- Shopping and dining: The shopping centers make an indoor fallback on gray, windy summer days.
Official sources and current conditions
- City of Emeryville: Emery Go-Round
- City of Emeryville: Marina Park
- East Bay Regional Park District: McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
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 | 81 | 62.8° / 48.9° | 6.4h | 4d | 3.98" | 20 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 59.7° / 47.6° | 5h | 7d | 5.45" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.9° / 44.7° | 7h | 3d | 0.19" | 22 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.9° / 46.2° | 6.3h | 6d | 6.59" | 15 |
| March 2025 | 82 | 61.9° / 47.5° | 8.1h | 0d | 1.69" | 20 |
| April 2025 | 88 | 63.5° / 50° | 9.5h | 4d | 0.28" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 92 | 68.6° / 52.7° | 11.5h | 2d | 0.18" | 30 |
| June 2025 | 88 | 66.7° / 53.8° | 11.1h | 13d | 0" | 28 |
| July 2025 | 87 | 66.9° / 56.2° | 10.4h | 20d | 0" | 27 |
| August 2025 | 89 | 72.1° / 58.5° | 10.2h | 13d | 0" | 30 |
| September 2025 | 87 | 72.9° / 60.9° | 8.6h | 7d | 0.12" | 25 |
| October 2025 | 86 | 69.4° / 56.1° | 7.7h | 6d | 1.28" | 25 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64° / 51.5° | 6.3h | 7d | 2.94" | 16 |
| December 2025 | 69 | 57.7° / 45.8° | 4.8h | 10d | 4.46" | 7 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 62.3° / 46.5° | 6.6h | 3d | 3.66" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.6° / 49° | 6.3h | 6d | 4.37" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 73.8° / 53.8° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.04" | 29 |
| April 2026 | 85 | 66° / 51.9° | 8.7h | 6d | 3.76" | 21 |
| May 2026 | 89 | 67.5° / 53.8° | 10.5h | 6d | 0.54" | 27 |
| June 2026 | 91 | 69.5° / 56° | 11.7h | 6d | 0.01" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 91 | 70.4° / 57.4° | 11h | 9d | 0" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 87 | 70° / 58° | 10h | 14d | 0.04" | 30 |
| September 2026 | 90 | 71.9° / 58° | 9.5h | 7d | 0.17" | 29 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 71° / 55° | 8.1h | 4d | 0.28" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Emeryville climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Emeryville, 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 Emeryville. 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 Emeryville, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (72°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Emeryville in 40% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (11%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Emeryville typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Emeryville (21% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (35%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Emeryville comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 922 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Emeryville
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Emeryville 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 Emeryville. 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Emeryville averaged a high of 71°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 72°F. It brought 0.28 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 0.98 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 21.3 in. of rain to Emeryville, 99% of the 21.6 in. normal.
Location Details
Emeryville weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Emeryville
What is the weather like at Emeryville today?
It's 53°F at Emeryville right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Emeryville is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 53°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 57).
What is the best month to visit Emeryville?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Emeryville are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 5 to Sep 30, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 74°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Emeryville?
September is the warmest month at Emeryville, with an average high of 74°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Emeryville?
Fog or low cloud covers Emeryville in 40% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (11%).
When is it windiest at Emeryville?
From March through October, wind at Emeryville typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph with 6% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Emeryville get?
December is the wettest month (4.4 in.), out of about 21.6 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 13 to Apr 2, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 81% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 21.3 in. of rain to Emeryville, 99% of the 21.6 in. normal.
How does Emeryville weather compare with Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island, 7.5 miles away, runs about 11°F cooler than Emeryville on summer afternoons.
What kind of place is Emeryville?
Emeryville is a small city of shopping centers, offices, and housing squeezed between Berkeley and Oakland at the east landing of the Bay Bridge. Interstates 80, 880, and 580 hem it in. Its shoreline runs out onto a narrow peninsula where Marina Park and Point Emery look straight across the bay to the Golden Gate Bridge. Temescal Creek reaches the bay at the Emeryville Crescent. A free shuttle, the Emery Go-Round, connects the city with MacArthur BART.
What is Emeryville weather like in November?
November at Emeryville averages a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.2 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. About 11% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Emeryville 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 Emeryville, Emery Go-Round (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Emeryville, Point Emery (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Emeryville, Marina Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- East Bay Regional Park District, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Alameda County Flood Control District, Temescal Creek Watershed (accessed 2026-10-27)
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