Temescal Weather
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Temescal runs along Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland, from MacArthur BART north toward the Berkeley line. BART describes the station as a major transfer point near the neighborhood's commercial heart. BART also calls it one of North Oakland's oldest neighborhoods. It shares its name with Temescal Creek, which flows beneath the district in culverts on its way from the hills to the bay at Emeryville. Its business district runs events such as Temescal Arts Week.
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Current Conditions
Comfort Breakdown
Temescal weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Temescal right now (feels like 50°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Temescal is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
September is the warmest month at Temescal, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Temescal are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in June.
Temescal lies on the flat apron below the hills, about 100 feet above the bay and nearly due east of the Golden Gate. Here the summer marine layer, the fog and low cloud that form over the ocean, first meets rising ground after crossing the open bay and Emeryville. On many summer mornings the gray over Telegraph Avenue is the same gray as Emeryville's. It tends to lift a little later than in Fruitvale or downtown Oakland to the south.
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 Temescal in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Best time to go
The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Temescal, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 79. Thursday looks weakest (49).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (73%, about 0.35 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Temescal right now
Overcast and 54° at Temescal right now.
About the live weather map for Temescal
The map centers on Temescal 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.
Temescal vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Temescal, 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 Temescal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge | 1 mi | -2°F | 34% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Emeryville | 1.2 mi | -2°F | 30% | 8 mph | a very similar climate |
| Elmwood District | 1.7 mi | -2°F | 34% | 7 mph | a very similar climate |
| Alcatraz Island | 8.7 mi | -12°F | 34% | 19 mph | windier summer afternoons (19 vs 7 mph) and about 12°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Marina District | 9.7 mi | -12°F | 34% | 19 mph | windier summer afternoons (19 vs 7 mph) and about 12°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Pittsburg | 24.6 mi | +17°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 17°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (2% vs 30% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Temescal's
- Coyote Hills Regional Park (22 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Vallejo (19 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge (25 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Temescal climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Temescal 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 Temescal 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.
Temescal weather by month
September is the warmest month at Temescal, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 33% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October 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 Temescal are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in June.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 13% | 35% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 58 |
| Feb | 61°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 12% | 28% | 6 mph | 10.7 h | 62 |
| Mar | 63°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 8 | 15% | 32% | 7 mph | 11.9 h | 65 |
| Apr | 66°F | 48°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 15% | 28% | 8 mph | 13.2 h | 73 |
| May | 69°F | 51°F | 0.7 in | 3 | 17% | 30% | 8 mph | 14.2 h | 76 |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 26% | 24% | 8 mph | 14.8 h | 88 |
| Jul | 74°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 33% | 27% | 7 mph | 14.5 h | 87 |
| Aug | 75°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 30% | 25% | 7 mph | 13.6 h | 90 |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 23% | 24% | 7 mph | 12.3 h | 92 |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 1.0 in | 4 | 16% | 21% | 6 mph | 11.1 h | 85 |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 7 | 10% | 24% | 5 mph | 10.0 h | 70 |
| Dec | 57°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 9 | 18% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.5 h | 57 |
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 Temescal average about 5°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 Temescal has actually seen.
What makes Temescal's weather different
When the fog burns off
11 AMwhen July fog usually thins (41% foggy at 2 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Temescal in 41% of 2 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–September
From March through September, wind at Temescal typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
Microclimate
−12°FAlcatraz Island, 8.7 mi away, on summer afternoons
Alcatraz Island, 8.7 miles away, runs about 12°F cooler than Temescal on summer afternoons.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Temescal 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 Temescal
- Warm seasonJul 3 – Sep 29 · highs 74°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
- Cool seasonNov 27 – Feb 28 · highs 62°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 27 to Feb 28, when the average high is 62°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 9 – Apr 4 · 82% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% 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 24.
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, Temescal averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 16 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 121 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 20, 2026 (38°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.47 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 38 mph on Feb 4, 2025.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 16days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 121mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day94°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night38°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day2.47 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust38 mphFeb 4, 2025
What shapes Temescal's weather
A mile east, Rockridge starts climbing toward the hills and Highway 24 heads for the Caldecott Tunnel. Temescal stays low and flat, so it rarely rises above a shallow layer of fog the way the hill neighborhoods sometimes do. It also misses the calmer, warmer afternoons of sheltered hill valleys such as Montclair. The afternoon breeze down Telegraph is moderate, weaker than on the shoreline but stronger than in the canyons.
Temescal Creek ties the neighborhood to the hills above it. The creek begins near the top of Montclair, collects water from Claremont Canyon, passes through Lake Temescal, and runs mostly underground below Telegraph. Winter storms that soak those hills feed it, and in dry, windy autumns the same slopes are some of the East Bay's highest wildfire risk.
Tips for visiting Temescal
Use MacArthur BART
The station at 555 40th Street is a major transfer point served by three lines, steps from Temescal's commercial core.
Check the district calendar
The Temescal Telegraph business district posts its events, from Temescal Arts Week in early October to a free Día de los Muertos gathering in Temescal Alley.
Follow the creek uphill to Lake Temescal
The lake was built on a sag pond, a low spot along the Hayward Fault, and has been an East Bay Regional Park District recreation area since 1936.
Eat outside at lunch, not late afternoon
On summer days the sun is out by midday and the breeze off the bay picks up later, cooling sidewalk tables.
Temescal through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring brings drier, brighter weeks, with the afternoon breeze building toward summer.
- Summer (June–August)
- Gray mornings are common here, more so than in Fruitvale but less than in the hill neighborhoods. Afternoons are mild and breezy.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings the warmest, clearest weeks of the year, and it is the season of Temescal Arts Week.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Most of the creek that gives the neighborhood its name is out of sight in culverts, but it runs high after storms.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Cafes and restaurants on Telegraph: Outdoor seating is best from late morning to mid afternoon in summer, and into the evening on warm fall days.
- Neighborhood arts events: Fall's warm, settled weather suits the district's outdoor events best.
- Picnicking and walking at Lake Temescal: The park district lake is a short trip uphill and is best on warm, still afternoons from late spring to fall.
Official sources and current conditions
- Temescal Telegraph District
- BART: MacArthur station
- Alameda County Flood Control: Temescal Creek Watershed
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 | 81 | 62.6° / 49.4° | 6.5h | 3d | 4.06" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 59.6° / 48.4° | 4.8h | 8d | 5.98" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 60° / 45.8° | 6.9h | 4d | 0.22" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 73 | 60.6° / 46.6° | 6.3h | 4d | 7.12" | 12 |
| March 2025 | 81 | 61.4° / 47.2° | 7.8h | 3d | 2" | 18 |
| April 2025 | 86 | 63° / 49.6° | 9.1h | 7d | 0.31" | 25 |
| May 2025 | 92 | 68.4° / 52.3° | 11.4h | 4d | 0.22" | 30 |
| June 2025 | 89 | 66.3° / 52.9° | 10.7h | 13d | 0" | 27 |
| July 2025 | 86 | 66.2° / 55.4° | 9.3h | 16d | 0" | 27 |
| August 2025 | 89 | 72.1° / 57.8° | 9.6h | 9d | 0" | 28 |
| September 2025 | 88 | 73° / 60.4° | 8.4h | 5d | 0.12" | 28 |
| October 2025 | 86 | 69.7° / 56.1° | 7.4h | 5d | 1.47" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64.1° / 52° | 6.2h | 6d | 3.26" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 69 | 57.3° / 46.3° | 4.8h | 12d | 4.82" | 7 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 62.1° / 47.9° | 6.5h | 3d | 3.96" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.6° / 49.6° | 6.4h | 6d | 4.76" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 74.5° / 54.8° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.05" | 29 |
| April 2026 | 83 | 65.5° / 51.7° | 8.2h | 7d | 4.25" | 21 |
| May 2026 | 88 | 67° / 53.4° | 10.5h | 8d | 0.52" | 24 |
| June 2026 | 90 | 68.9° / 55.2° | 10.9h | 10d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 90 | 70.4° / 56.8° | 10.5h | 12d | 0" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 87 | 69.6° / 57.1° | 9.5h | 16d | 0" | 29 |
| September 2026 | 89 | 71.9° / 57.9° | 9h | 9d | 0.27" | 28 |
| October 2026 | 89 | 72.1° / 56° | 8h | 3d | 0.36" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Temescal climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Temescal, 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 Temescal. 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 Temescal, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in September (74°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Temescal in 41% of 2 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
- Wind: From March through September, wind at Temescal typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Temescal (21% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (36%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Temescal comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 912 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Temescal
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Temescal 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 Temescal. 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 Temescal 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 Temescal 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 Temescal 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 Temescal
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Temescal averaged a high of 72°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 72°F. It brought 0.36 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.04 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Temescal, 101% of the 23.1 in. normal.
Location Details
Temescal weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Temescal
What is the weather like at Temescal today?
It's 54°F at Temescal right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Temescal is 56°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 64°F. The best window today is 11 AM to 2 PM, at about 52°F with a 2 mph wind (comfort 57).
What is the best month to visit Temescal?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Temescal are September, August, and June. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, 11 AM to 2 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in June. The warm season lasts about 2.9 months, from Jul 3 to Sep 29, when the average high is 74°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 76°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Temescal?
September is the warmest month at Temescal, with an average high of 76°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Temescal?
Fog or low cloud covers Temescal in 41% of 2 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by 11 AM. November mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When is it windiest at Temescal?
From March through September, wind at Temescal typically builds after 1 PM. In April it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 9 mph with 2% of those hours windy, while mornings average 4 mph.
How much rain does Temescal get?
December is the wettest month (4.7 in.), out of about 23.1 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 9 to Apr 4, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 82% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.4 in. of rain to Temescal, 101% of the 23.1 in. normal.
How does Temescal weather compare with Alcatraz Island?
Alcatraz Island, 8.7 miles away, runs about 12°F cooler than Temescal on summer afternoons.
What kind of place is Temescal?
Temescal runs along Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland, from MacArthur BART north toward the Berkeley line. BART describes the station as a major transfer point near the neighborhood's commercial heart. BART also calls it one of North Oakland's oldest neighborhoods. It shares its name with Temescal Creek, which flows beneath the district in culverts on its way from the hills to the bay at Emeryville. Its business district runs events such as Temescal Arts Week.
What is Temescal weather like in November?
November at Temescal averages a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.5 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 10% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 5 mph.
More about Temescal 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, MacArthur station (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Alameda County Flood Control District, Temescal Creek Watershed (accessed 2026-10-27)
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