Fairfax Weather

Town • San Francisco Bay Area

Small town near Mt. Tam

58°
😊
Comfort Score
85(A-)
Excellent
Weather updated October 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM PDT

Fairfax weather at a glance

Fairfax is a town at 148 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Small town near Mt. Tam. Notable features include arts, cycling, and hiking.

Current conditions are 58°F, feeling like 56°F, with 66% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 43% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool with some clouds.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 47°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 39.2 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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    Oct 1
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
58°F
Feels like 56°F
Humidity
66%
Dew point 47°F
Wind
3 mph
NW • Gusts 4 mph
Cloud Cover
43%
Low clouds
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal75
Wind100
Sky Comfort79
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Fairfax

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

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
89°Fforecast
17° above normal
Normal: 72°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
25.8"
8% above average
30-yr avg: 24.0"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 28
Foggy Days
3last 28 days
vs 2 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
6.0 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Recent baseline: 6.4 mph
Comfort Score
9428-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 94
What the Fairfax climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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
66.8°
Avg High
47°
Avg Low
75%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.6h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain39.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr99 (27%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)65
✨ Perfect Days (80+)505

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June83
72.7° / 50.3° · ☀️ 12.5h
2 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. July80
75.9° / 52.2° · ☀️ 12.1h
3 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. September79
77.1° / 52.8° · ☀️ 9.7h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December25
55.8° / 41.4° · ☀️ 4h
💧 9.3" · 14 rainy days · 18 foggy days
2. January32
56° / 41.3° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 6.2" · 13 rainy days · 9 foggy days
3. February42
58.6° / 42.4° · ☀️ 6.5h
💧 8.4" · 13 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248662.6° / 46.9°9h0d0.36"1
November 20247761.4° / 46.9°6.4h6d10.68"16
December 20246657.5° / 46.3°4.4h15d12.68"10
January 20258259.3° / 42.7°6.8h8d0.44"22
February 20257360.1° / 44°6.5h7d14.48"14
March 20257960.3° / 45°8.3h5d4.41"16
April 20259066.7° / 46.2°10.3h2d0.55"28
May 20259572.7° / 49.3°12.5h2d0.21"31
June 20259574.1° / 49.6°12.6h2d0"30
July 20259475.4° / 52.8°12.2h4d0"31
August 20259482.2° / 54.9°11.5h2d0"31
September 20259378.3° / 57.3°9.7h1d0.1"29
October 20258770.9° / 53°7.8h8d1.72"26
November 20257462.3° / 50°5.6h11d6.39"12
December 20255854° / 45°3.5h21d9.03"3
January 20267459.5° / 46°6.1h10d8.98"17
February 20267462.3° / 47.1°6.4h5d9.55"14
March 20269476° / 52.6°9.6h0d0.07"30
April 20268666.5° / 48.3°9.4h1d6.14"23
May 20269171° / 50.7°11.8h4d0.97"29
June 20269475.8° / 53°12.5h1d0.01"30
July 20269578.9° / 54.1°12h1d0"31
August 20269479.8° / 53.6°11.1h3d0.08"31
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

86°F74°F62°F51°F39°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26
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About the Fairfax climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Fairfax, 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 Fairfax. 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 Fairfax

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Fairfax 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 Fairfax

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Fairfax. 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 Fairfax

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Fairfax 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 Fairfax

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Fairfax 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 Fairfax

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Fairfax 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
37.9871, -122.5886
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Elevation
148 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#arts#cycling#hiking
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Fairfax

What is the weather at Fairfax right now?

Current conditions at Fairfax are 58°F, feeling like 56°F, with 66% humidity, winds near 3 mph, 43% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool with some clouds

What temperatures are typical at Fairfax?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 67°F and an average low of 47°F at Fairfax. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Fairfax get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 39.2 inches of precipitation and 99 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Fairfax. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Fairfax foggy?

Fairfax 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 Fairfax for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are May 2025 (73°F/49°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), June 2025 (74°F/50°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score), and July 2026 (79°F/54°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Fairfax?

Fairfax is a town at 148 feet. Small town near Mt. Tam. Notable features include arts, cycling, and hiking.

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