Fairfax Weather

TownSan Francisco Bay Area

Small town near Mt. Tam

86°
😎
Comfort Score
96(A)
Perfect
Weather updated September 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM 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 86°F, feeling like 80°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with clear skies.

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

  1. Today
    Sep 9
    104°67°
    Comfort
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    Precip 0 in
  2. Thu
    Sep 10
    97°68°
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  3. Fri
    Sep 11
    80°59°
    Comfort
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  4. Best day
    Sat
    Sep 12
    77°53°
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  5. Sun
    Sep 13
    84°50°
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  6. Mon
    Sep 14
    87°55°
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  7. Tue
    Sep 15
    84°54°
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  8. Wed
    Sep 16
    86°53°
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    Sep 17
    92°54°
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  10. Fri
    Sep 18
    95°58°
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Pick your time

Hourly Forecast

  1. Today
    Now
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  11. Sunrise6:48 AM
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    8 AM
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    82°
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  24. Thu
    7 PM
    77°
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  25. Sunset7:25 PM
  26. Thu
    8 PM
    73°
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    9 PM
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    11 PM
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  30. Fri
    12 AM
    67°
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  37. Sunrise6:48 AM
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    9 AM
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    10 AM
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    11 AM
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  43. Fri
    12 PM
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    4 PM
    79°
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  48. Fri
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    72°
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  50. Fri
    7 PM
    67°
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  51. Sunset7:24 PM
  52. Fri
    8 PM
    61°
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Current Conditions

Temperature
86°F
Feels like 80°F
Humidity
20%
Dew point 40°F
Wind
10 mph
NW • Gusts 13 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal92
Wind97
Stars Visible100
Moisture99
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
104°Fforecast
27° above normal
Normal: 77°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
13.1"
45% below average
30-yr avg: 23.9"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
2 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 27
Foggy Days
5last 28 days
vs 8 recent baseline
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.3 mphlast 28 days
1.7 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 7.0 mph
Comfort Score
8728-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 87
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

83
Avg Comfort
66.8°
Avg High
47°
Avg Low
71%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain39.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr99 (27%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)88
✨ Perfect Days (80+)457

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June84
72.7° / 50.3° · ☀️ 13.2h
2 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. August84
77.2° / 53.1° · ☀️ 12h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. May79
67.4° / 47.4° · ☀️ 12.6h
3 foggy days · 6 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December29
55.8° / 41.4° · ☀️ 5.9h
💧 9.3" · 14 rainy days · 18 foggy days
2. January32
56° / 41.3° · ☀️ 7.4h
💧 6.2" · 13 rainy days · 10 foggy days
3. February36
58.6° / 42.4° · ☀️ 6.4h
💧 8.4" · 13 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20249181.5° / 55.6°12h1d0.06"27
September 20249180.9° / 54.8°11h3d0.07"29
October 20248880.1° / 55.6°9.5h3d0.35"24
November 20247860.7° / 46.3°7h7d5.29"19
December 20246956.8° / 44.9°5.9h14d7.2"13
January 20258257.4° / 41.7°7.7h6d0.91"22
February 20257258.3° / 43.9°6.2h8d7.19"15
March 20257859.2° / 45.2°9h6d2.93"19
April 20258965.8° / 47°11.2h8d0.39"22
May 20259273.5° / 50.6°12.9h1d0.08"29
June 20259373.8° / 51.7°13.2h2d0"29
July 20259071.9° / 53.8°12.2h10d0"26
August 20259281.1° / 56.2°12.1h1d0"31
September 20258878.1° / 58.1°10.2h8d0.34"23
October 20258769.9° / 53°8.5h7d1.86"22
November 20257561.9° / 49.4°7h16d3.76"13
December 20256454.2° / 44.1°5.9h21d6.48"6
January 20267456.8° / 43.1°7.1h14d3.87"17
February 20267460.2° / 45.6°6.7h9d4.64"14
March 20269375.4° / 50.8°10.8h2d0.49"28
April 20268465.5° / 49°10.5h5d3.64"21
May 20268767.4° / 50.7°11.6h3d0.49"8
Last updated: 5/10/2026

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
Average High
Average Low
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

📍
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 86°F, feeling like 80°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 10 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and breezy and dry with clear skies

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 June 2025 (74°F/52°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), March 2026 (75°F/51°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), and May 2025 (74°F/51°F average high/low and a 92 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.