Fruitvale Weather
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Orchards of apricots and cherries covered the land around today's Fruitvale BART station in the late 1800s. Today Fruitvale is one of Oakland's main commercial areas, a flatland neighborhood running down to the estuary across from Alameda. The Unity Council and the Fruitvale Transit Village sit at its center. Each fall the Transit Village hosts Oakland's Día de los Muertos festival, which organizers say draws more than 100,000 people.
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Current Conditions
Comfort Breakdown
Fruitvale weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Fruitvale right now (feels like 51°F), with 5 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Fruitvale is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 54°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
September is the warmest month at Fruitvale, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 20.2 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Fruitvale are August, September, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in August, noon to 3 PM in September, and noon to 3 PM in June.
Fruitvale lies well south of the line that runs from the Golden Gate toward Berkeley, the path summer marine air takes most directly into the East Bay. By the time ocean air reaches these flats, it has crossed San Francisco and the widest part of the bay. Gray mornings are usually thinner here and tend to clear earlier than in Emeryville or North Oakland.
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 Fruitvale in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 54°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Fruitvale, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 79. Thursday looks weakest (50).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.31 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Fruitvale right now
Overcast and 53° at Fruitvale right now.
About the live weather map for Fruitvale
The map centers on Fruitvale 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.
Fruitvale vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Fruitvale, 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 Fruitvale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 1.1 mi | same | 24% | 7 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Lake Merritt | 2.7 mi | same | 30% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Downtown Oakland | 3.3 mi | -1°F | 29% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Pacifica | 18.1 mi | -16°F | 56% | 9 mph | about 16°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (56% vs 24% of morning hours) |
| Moss Beach | 23.2 mi | -14°F | 66% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (66% vs 24% of morning hours) and about 14°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Half Moon Bay | 24.2 mi | -9°F | 64% | 8 mph | more summer morning fog (64% vs 24% of morning hours) and about 9°F cooler on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Fruitvale's
- Coyote Hills Regional Park (17 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- San Pablo (15 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge (20 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Fruitvale climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale 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.
Fruitvale weather by month
September is the warmest month at Fruitvale, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 20.2 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 27% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. June 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 Fruitvale are August, September, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in August, noon to 3 PM in September, and noon to 3 PM in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 8 | 14% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 60 |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 8 | 12% | 27% | 6 mph | 10.7 h | 62 |
| Mar | 64°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 7 | 12% | 32% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 66 |
| Apr | 66°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 5 | 12% | 27% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 74 |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 13% | 29% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 78 |
| Jun | 73°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 21% | 21% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 89 |
| Jul | 74°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 27% | 23% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 88 |
| Aug | 74°F | 57°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 25% | 22% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 91 |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 19% | 22% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 4 | 14% | 21% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 85 |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.1 in | 6 | 11% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 77 |
| Dec | 58°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 8 | 19% | 36% | 4 mph | 9.6 h | 59 |
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 Fruitvale's weather different
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen July fog usually thins (32% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Fruitvale in 32% of 8 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 Fruitvale typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 3% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Fruitvale shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Alameda. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for both. Real differences between them come from hills, elevation, and wind exposure that the model cannot resolve.
Daylight
9.6–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Fruitvale range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:33 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Fruitvale
- Warm seasonJun 8 – Oct 1 · highs 73°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.8 months, from Jun 8 to Oct 1, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Feb 26 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Feb 26, 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 16 – Mar 29 · 78% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 16 to Mar 29, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 78% 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 25.
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, Fruitvale averaged 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 13 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 98 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (98°F) and the coldest night was Dec 13, 2025 (36°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (1.94 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 38 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 4days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 13days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 98mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day98°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night36°FDec 13, 2025
- Wettest day1.94 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust38 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Fruitvale's weather
Fruitvale is low and close to the water, but the island of Alameda sits between it and the open bay. Alameda's southwest shore takes the brunt of the summer west wind, and by the time that breeze crosses the island and the estuary it has eased. Afternoons in Fruitvale are often sunnier and calmer than on the waterfront at Jack London Square, and the flats warm up more on still days.
Behind Fruitvale the land rises toward the Dimond district and the Oakland hills. Sausal Creek drains that slope through Dimond Canyon, then slips into culverts under the flats before reaching the estuary. In winter, heavy rain on the hills runs down this watershed, and the upper slopes get more rain than the flats.
Tips for visiting Fruitvale
Arrive by BART
Fruitvale station, at 3401 East 12th Street, sits right next to Fruitvale Village, which has free secure bike storage.
Plan ahead for Día de los Muertos
The festival fills the streets around the Fruitvale Transit Village each fall, and organizers say it draws more than 100,000 people. Take BART and expect crowds all day.
Walk a stretch of Sausal Creek
A creek walk trail begins at Fruitvale Avenue, following the creek that drains the hills above the neighborhood.
Head here when the waterfront is windy
On breezy summer afternoons, Fruitvale's inland streets are usually calmer and warmer than the Oakland and Alameda shorelines.
Fruitvale through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is mild and increasingly sunny, with the afternoon breeze lighter here than on the bay shore.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer mornings are often gray but usually clear sooner than in North Oakland, and afternoons turn mild and sunny.
- Fall (September–November)
- September is the warmest month, and October stays mild and mostly clear. The season closes with the Día de los Muertos festival at the Transit Village.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Storms soak the hills above, and runoff funnels down Sausal Creek toward the estuary.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Día de los Muertos festival: The festival is an outdoor, all-day street event. Late fall can bring one of the season's first rains, so pack a rain layer just in case.
- Eating and shopping around Fruitvale Village: The village is comfortable in most weather, and sunny afternoons are the norm from late spring through fall.
- Creek walks: Creek walks are best on a dry day between winter storms, when Sausal Creek is running.
Official sources and current conditions
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 | 82 | 63.6° / 48.4° | 6.5h | 3d | 3.05" | 21 |
| December 2024 | 72 | 60.6° / 47° | 4.9h | 8d | 4.67" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 84 | 60.8° / 44.1° | 6.8h | 4d | 0.18" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 76 | 61.7° / 46.1° | 6.3h | 4d | 4.64" | 17 |
| March 2025 | 83 | 62.9° / 47.4° | 7.8h | 0d | 1.31" | 21 |
| April 2025 | 90 | 66.3° / 50.2° | 9.3h | 4d | 0.19" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 95 | 71.5° / 53.2° | 11.4h | 1d | 0.22" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 92 | 69.6° / 54.2° | 11.1h | 9d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2025 | 90 | 70.2° / 56.9° | 10.1h | 9d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 92 | 75.9° / 59° | 10.2h | 7d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 76.2° / 61.6° | 8.6h | 3d | 0.08" | 28 |
| October 2025 | 88 | 71.7° / 56° | 7.8h | 4d | 1.46" | 26 |
| November 2025 | 80 | 65.1° / 51.3° | 6.3h | 5d | 2.77" | 19 |
| December 2025 | 71 | 58° / 45.5° | 4.9h | 11d | 3.88" | 8 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 62.7° / 45.8° | 6.7h | 3d | 3.46" | 23 |
| February 2026 | 78 | 64.4° / 48.7° | 6.4h | 7d | 3.98" | 17 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 76.6° / 54° | 9.6h | 2d | 0.06" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 86 | 67.6° / 52.2° | 8.6h | 6d | 4.03" | 24 |
| May 2026 | 91 | 69.8° / 54.2° | 10.8h | 6d | 0.48" | 30 |
| June 2026 | 93 | 72.8° / 56.7° | 11.5h | 7d | 0" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 92 | 73.7° / 58.2° | 11h | 7d | 0.02" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 90 | 73.7° / 58.6° | 9.9h | 11d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 91 | 75° / 58.5° | 9.3h | 5d | 0.17" | 29 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 74° / 55.1° | 8.1h | 3d | 0.31" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Fruitvale climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Fruitvale, 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 Fruitvale. 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 Fruitvale, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (75°F). The coldest is 7 AM in December (45°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Fruitvale in 32% of 8 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 Fruitvale typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 3% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: June middays are the clearest at Fruitvale (21% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Fruitvale comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 934 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Fruitvale
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale. 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 Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Fruitvale averaged a high of 74°F, 2°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 72°F. It brought 0.31 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 0.94 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 20.3 in. of rain to Fruitvale, 101% of the 20.2 in. normal.
Location Details
Fruitvale weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Fruitvale
What is the weather like at Fruitvale today?
It's 53°F at Fruitvale right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Fruitvale is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 9 AM to noon, at about 54°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
What is the best month to visit Fruitvale?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Fruitvale are August, September, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in August, noon to 3 PM in September, and noon to 3 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 3.8 months, from Jun 8 to Oct 1, when the average high is 73°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Fruitvale?
September is the warmest month at Fruitvale, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Fruitvale?
Fog or low cloud covers Fruitvale in 32% of 8 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 Fruitvale?
From March through October, wind at Fruitvale typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 9 mph with 3% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Fruitvale get?
December is the wettest month (4.1 in.), out of about 20.2 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 16 to Mar 29, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 78% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 20.3 in. of rain to Fruitvale, 101% of the 20.2 in. normal.
What kind of place is Fruitvale?
Orchards of apricots and cherries covered the land around today's Fruitvale BART station in the late 1800s. Today Fruitvale is one of Oakland's main commercial areas, a flatland neighborhood running down to the estuary across from Alameda. The Unity Council and the Fruitvale Transit Village sit at its center. Each fall the Transit Village hosts Oakland's Día de los Muertos festival, which organizers say draws more than 100,000 people.
What is Fruitvale weather like in November?
November at Fruitvale averages a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.1 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. About 11% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Fruitvale 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.
- BART, Fruitvale station (accessed 2026-10-27)
- The Unity Council (Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival 2026) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Alameda County Flood Control District, Sausal Creek Watershed (accessed 2026-10-27)
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