Inverness Weather

Town • San Francisco Bay Area

Tomales Bay hamlet

54°
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Comfort Score
73(B-)
Very Good
Weather updated October 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM PDT

Inverness weather at a glance

Inverness is a town at 33 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Tomales Bay hamlet. Notable features include cool, foggy, quiet, and nature.

Current conditions are 54°F, feeling like 53°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 49°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 33.3 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
54°F
Feels like 53°F
Humidity
100%
Dew point 54°F
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 6 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Fog / low cloud
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal69
Wind100
Night Sky0
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Inverness

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

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
81°Fforecast
15° above normal
Normal: 66°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
16.0"
29% below average
30-yr avg: 22.5"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
Right on track
Recent baseline: 25
Foggy Days
6last 28 days
vs 9 recent baseline
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.4 mphlast 28 days
1.7 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 10.1 mph
Comfort Score
8828-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 89
What the Inverness climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Inverness 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 Inverness 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

82
Avg Comfort
61.5°
Avg High
48.8°
Avg Low
69%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)8.5h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.7h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain33.3"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr98 (27%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)76
✨ Perfect Days (80+)460

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June68
64.6° / 50.4° · ☀️ 11.4h
8 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. May67
61.3° / 48.7° · ☀️ 11.4h
5 foggy days · 6 rainy days
3. September67
67.4° / 52.7° · ☀️ 8.9h
6 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December27
55.8° / 45.3° · ☀️ 4.9h
💧 6.2" · 14 rainy days · 13 foggy days
2. January40
55.8° / 45.4° · ☀️ 6.6h
💧 6.2" · 13 rainy days · 5 foggy days
3. February42
57.2° / 45.8° · ☀️ 6.2h
💧 5.6" · 12 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20248459.2° / 45.7°9h0d0.24"1
November 20247658.9° / 45.6°6.2h5d10.31"16
December 20246858.2° / 46.6°4.8h13d8.52"10
January 20258057.1° / 43°6.6h7d0.44"19
February 20257056.7° / 43.7°6.1h7d9.93"11
March 20257656° / 44.9°7.8h5d3.34"15
April 20258457.2° / 45.8°9.8h3d0.38"23
May 20258759.1° / 48°11.9h2d0.1"28
June 20258559° / 49.7°11.3h9d0"24
July 20258661.7° / 52.8°10.3h11d0"24
August 20258965.3° / 53.7°10.2h10d0"27
September 20259067.1° / 56.5°8.9h6d0.08"28
October 20258564.6° / 52.3°7.5h6d0.82"21
November 20257560.7° / 49.7°6h8d5.06"12
December 20256957.2° / 44.8°4.9h13d5.29"10
January 20267960.2° / 46.2°6.6h3d5.37"21
February 20267559.8° / 48.2°6.4h2d5.06"13
March 20269365.5° / 48.8°9.5h0d0.07"28
April 20268360.7° / 48.4°9.4h3d4.54"22
May 20268560.5° / 49.3°10.9h7d0.94"25
June 20268963° / 51.6°11.5h6d0.03"27
July 20268964.7° / 53.4°10.4h7d0"27
August 20268964.8° / 54.1°9.8h6d0"28
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

70°F62°F55°F48°F41°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 Inverness climate charts

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

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Inverness 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 Inverness

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

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Inverness 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 Inverness

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Inverness 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 Inverness

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Inverness 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
38.1016, -122.8569
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Elevation
33 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#cool#foggy#quiet#nature
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Inverness

What is the weather at Inverness right now?

Current conditions at Inverness are 54°F, feeling like 53°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud

What temperatures are typical at Inverness?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 62°F and an average low of 49°F at Inverness. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Inverness get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 33.3 inches of precipitation and 98 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Inverness. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Inverness foggy?

Inverness 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 Inverness for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (66°F/49°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), September 2025 (67°F/57°F average high/low and a 90 comfort score), and August 2025 (65°F/54°F average high/low and a 89 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Inverness?

Inverness is a town at 33 feet. Tomales Bay hamlet. Notable features include cool, foggy, quiet, and nature.

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