Montclair Weather
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Montclair sits up in the Oakland hills in a small valley that owes its existence to the Hayward Fault, which runs right through it along Highway 13. A ridge spur about 700 feet high overlooks the village between the narrow mouths of Thornhill and Shepherd canyons. Montclair Village, its commercial core, is a business district of about 230 shops, restaurants, and services. Montclair Park next door has a pond the city treats as an extension of the Lake Merritt wildlife sanctuary.
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Montclair weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Montclair right now (feels like 47°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 75. Today's forecast high at Montclair is 59°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Montclair. In November, 13% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 52°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 55).
September is the warmest month at Montclair, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (4.5 in.), out of about 22.4 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Montclair are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June.
Montclair is set back in the hills rather than on the open slope facing the bay. Low hills between the village and the flats break up the direct sea breeze, so afternoons are often calmer than on the bay-facing slopes. Montclair still sits high enough to be inside the marine layer, the sheet of fog and low cloud that forms over the cold ocean. On many summer mornings the village is gray until around midday.
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 Montclair in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Montclair. In November, 13% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 52°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 55).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Montclair, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 76. Thursday looks weakest (48).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.33 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Montclair right now
Overcast and 53° at Montclair right now.
About the live weather map for Montclair
The map centers on Montclair 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.
Montclair vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Montclair, 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 Montclair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | 1.2 mi | same | 53% | 8 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Redwood Regional Park | 2.3 mi | +1°F | 53% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| Claremont District | 2.5 mi | -1°F | 56% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Danville | 11.4 mi | +14°F | 3% | 8 mph | less summer morning fog (3% vs 53% of morning hours) and about 14°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve | 20.9 mi | +14°F | 2% | 14 mph | less summer morning fog (2% vs 53% of morning hours) and about 14°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Pittsburg | 22.5 mi | +17°F | 2% | 10 mph | less summer morning fog (2% vs 53% of morning hours) and about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Montclair's
- Noe Valley (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Haight-Ashbury (14 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Castro District (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Montclair climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Montclair 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 Montclair 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.
Montclair weather by month
September is the warmest month at Montclair, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month (4.5 in.), out of about 22.4 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 58% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 22% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Montclair are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 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 | 57°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 9 | 15% | 36% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 55 |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 9 | 14% | 29% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 59 |
| Mar | 64°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 8 | 19% | 34% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 62 |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 25% | 29% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 70 |
| May | 70°F | 51°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 35% | 32% | 9 mph | 14.2 h | 72 |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 43% | 25% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 85 |
| Jul | 76°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 58% | 30% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 83 |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 57% | 27% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 38% | 24% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 19% | 22% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 64°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 6 | 13% | 24% | 6 mph | 10.0 h | 70 |
| Dec | 57°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 19% | 36% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 54 |
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.
In summer, recent daily NOAA readings at Montclair average about 6°F cooler than the 1991-2020 normals. The normals average over a wider area that also covers nearby terrain. Read the monthly highs as a rough range, and use the recent months below for what Montclair has actually seen.
What makes Montclair's weather different
When the fog burns off
1 PMwhen July fog usually thins (66% foggy at 8 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Montclair in 66% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. November mornings are the least foggy (13%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, April–September
From April through September, wind at Montclair typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Montclair shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Piedmont. The places in that cell range from 323 to 645 ft. 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
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Montclair 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 Montclair
- Warm seasonJun 28 – Sep 29 · highs 75°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 29, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°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 42°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 12 – Apr 4 · 81% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 12 to Apr 4, 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 Oct 30 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, Montclair averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 18 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 173 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (94°F) and the coldest night was Feb 18, 2026 (37°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.45 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 43 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 18days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 173mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day94°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night37°FFeb 18, 2026
- Wettest day2.45 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust43 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Montclair's weather
Montclair's foggy mornings come from the marine layer, the sheet of low cloud that forms over the cold ocean. When it runs deep, the cloud rides up over the western hills and settles into the wooded canyons below Skyline Boulevard. It can keep the village gray into midday. At night the valley floor collects cool air draining down Shepherd and Thornhill canyons, so evenings can turn chilly quickly even after a warm afternoon.
Fire is the hazard that defines Montclair's weather. Most of the Oakland hills fall within High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Diablo winds, the dry, gusty winds that blow from the northeast in late summer and fall, bring the East Bay's worst fire weather. Steep, wooded canyons like Montclair's are the terrain those winds threaten most.
Tips for visiting Montclair
Shop the village after the fog lifts
Montclair Village's business district has about 230 retail, restaurant, and service businesses, and on summer mornings it is often gray until about midday.
Reserve picnic tables well ahead
Montclair Park picnic areas can be reserved for weekends and some holidays, at least 30 days in advance.
Leave the pond wildlife alone
The city asks visitors not to feed the animals at Montclair Park's pond, and fishing is not allowed.
Take fire weather seriously
Most of the Oakland hills are in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Skip hikes in the canyons on Red Flag Warning days, when forecasters warn that hot, dry, windy weather could spread fire fast.
Notice the fault valley
Montclair's little valley exists because the Hayward Fault, running through it along the freeway, grinds the rock into an easily eroded state.
Montclair through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings green canyons and mild days, with less wind than the bay-facing slopes. Gray mornings grow more common by May.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer mornings are often foggy in the village, and the gray usually clears by early afternoon. Afternoons are mild, with an occasional hot day when the fog stays offshore.
- Fall (September–November)
- Fall is warm and dry, and it is the height of fire season. The City of Oakland lists hot, dry fall seasons and high winds among the hills' wildfire risks.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Cool air settles into the valley at night, and the hills catch a little more rain than downtown Oakland.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Village shopping and dining: The village is comfortable most of the year. In summer, afternoons are usually brighter than mornings.
- Walking the old rail bed trail: A paved trail on a former rail bed runs through the neighborhood. It is shady and pleasant on warm afternoons, but avoid it on fire-weather days.
- Picnics at Montclair Park: Best on sunny spring and fall weekends, when the valley is warm and calm.
Official sources and current conditions
- Montclair Village Association
- City of Oakland: Montclair Recreation Center and park
- City of Oakland: Vegetation Management Plan and wildfire risk
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 | 79 | 60.3° / 48.9° | 6.4h | 3d | 4.05" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 58° / 48.7° | 4.7h | 8d | 6.64" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 58° / 46° | 6.9h | 4d | 0.25" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 58.5° / 46.1° | 6.3h | 7d | 7.03" | 11 |
| March 2025 | 78 | 59.2° / 46° | 7.4h | 5d | 2.21" | 16 |
| April 2025 | 81 | 62.1° / 47.8° | 8.6h | 14d | 0.41" | 16 |
| May 2025 | 86 | 67.7° / 50.7° | 10.5h | 12d | 0.32" | 21 |
| June 2025 | 80 | 65.7° / 51.3° | 8.1h | 23d | 0" | 15 |
| July 2025 | 76 | 65.6° / 53.5° | 6.7h | 30d | 0" | 11 |
| August 2025 | 83 | 72.5° / 56.4° | 8.2h | 19d | 0.02" | 17 |
| September 2025 | 84 | 72.5° / 59° | 7.8h | 13d | 0.1" | 21 |
| October 2025 | 84 | 68.3° / 55° | 7.2h | 7d | 1.85" | 20 |
| November 2025 | 78 | 62.3° / 51.5° | 6.2h | 8d | 3.64" | 16 |
| December 2025 | 68 | 56.1° / 46.1° | 4.9h | 10d | 5.2" | 10 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 60.3° / 49.1° | 6.4h | 4d | 4.2" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 76 | 61.7° / 49.4° | 6.4h | 7d | 5.07" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 73.3° / 54.9° | 9.5h | 4d | 0.08" | 28 |
| April 2026 | 80 | 63.5° / 50.2° | 8.2h | 9d | 5.05" | 16 |
| May 2026 | 83 | 65.9° / 51.7° | 9h | 15d | 0.57" | 17 |
| June 2026 | 83 | 68° / 53.5° | 8.8h | 17d | 0" | 18 |
| July 2026 | 83 | 70.3° / 55.6° | 8.8h | 20d | 0.02" | 17 |
| August 2026 | 79 | 70.2° / 55.7° | 7.4h | 27d | 0" | 12 |
| September 2026 | 85 | 71.4° / 56.5° | 8.3h | 13d | 0.4" | 20 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 72° / 56.3° | 7.9h | 3d | 0.47" | 26 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Montclair climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Montclair, 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 Montclair. 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 Montclair, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (73°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Montclair in 66% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. November mornings are the least foggy (13%).
- Wind: From April through September, wind at Montclair typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Montclair (22% average cloud cover), and January middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Montclair comes at 2 PM in June, averaging 883 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Montclair
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Montclair 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 Montclair. 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Montclair averaged a high of 72°F, 4°F warmer than October 2025 (68°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 26.1 in. of rain to Montclair, 117% of the 22.4 in. normal.
Location Details
Montclair weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Montclair
What is the weather like at Montclair today?
It's 53°F at Montclair right now, with a comfort score of 75 (great). Today's forecast high at Montclair is 59°F, 5°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 52°F with a 6 mph wind (comfort 55).
What is the best month to visit Montclair?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Montclair are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 1 PM to 4 PM in August, and 2 PM to 5 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 28 to Sep 29, when the average high is 75°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 77°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Montclair?
September is the warmest month at Montclair, with an average high of 77°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 42°F.
When does the fog burn off at Montclair?
Fog or low cloud covers Montclair in 66% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 1 PM. November mornings are the least foggy (13%).
When is it windiest at Montclair?
From April through September, wind at Montclair typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does Montclair get?
December is the wettest month (4.5 in.), out of about 22.4 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 12 to Apr 4, 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 26.1 in. of rain to Montclair, 117% of the 22.4 in. normal.
What kind of place is Montclair?
Montclair sits up in the Oakland hills in a small valley that owes its existence to the Hayward Fault, which runs right through it along Highway 13. A ridge spur about 700 feet high overlooks the village between the narrow mouths of Thornhill and Shepherd canyons. Montclair Village, its commercial core, is a business district of about 230 shops, restaurants, and services. Montclair Park next door has a pond the city treats as an extension of the Lake Merritt wildlife sanctuary.
What is Montclair weather like in November?
November at Montclair averages a high of 64°F and a low of 47°F, with 2.3 in. of rain over about 6 rainy days. About 13% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Montclair 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.
- Montclair Village Association, About (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Oakland, Montclair Recreation Center (updated Aug 31, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- City of Oakland, Oakland Vegetation Management Plan (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Alameda County Flood Control District, Sausal Creek Watershed (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Oakland Geology, Montclair spur (Mar 6, 2023) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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