Point Reyes Lighthouse Weather
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The Point Reyes Headlands jut about 10 miles into the Pacific. At their far western tip, the Point Reyes Lighthouse clings to a cliff 313 steps below the National Park Service visitor center and observation deck. Its builders set it 271 feet above the sea, well down the cliff, to keep the light below the coastal fog. It is the most exposed stop in Point Reyes National Seashore and one of the windiest, foggiest places on the Pacific Coast. It is also the park's best high perch for whale watching.
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Point Reyes Lighthouse weather today and through the year
It's 59°F at Point Reyes Lighthouse right now (feels like 53°F), with 15 mph wind and a comfort score of 76. Today's forecast high at Point Reyes Lighthouse is 60°F, close to the mid November normal of 59°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Point Reyes Lighthouse. In November, 29% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 52°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 46).
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Lighthouse, with an average high of 64°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 47°F. December is the wettest month (7.4 in.), out of about 34.9 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Point Reyes Lighthouse are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 4 PM to 7 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 8 AM to 11 AM in October.
The headland is a rocky fist pushed far out to sea, with open ocean on three sides and nothing to break the wind or fog. Summer fog forms when warm, moist air moves over the cold coastal water and condenses, and here it arrives directly off the sea. While Bear Valley and Tomales Bay, behind Inverness Ridge, usually clear by midday, the lighthouse can sit in heavy fog all day from July through September.
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 Point Reyes Lighthouse in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Fog
No fog in the forecast for today at Point Reyes Lighthouse. In November, 29% 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 4 mph wind (comfort 46).
Hiking conditions
Best hiking day this week: Friday, with 9 daylight hours that are dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind. 2 of the next 7 days have at least 4 such hours.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Point Reyes Lighthouse, with a 59°F high and midday comfort near 78. Today looks weakest (41).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (88%, about 1.01 in.).
Tides (Point Reyes)
- High 4.3 ft at 4:18 AM today
- Low 3.8 ft at 8:15 AM today
- High 4.8 ft at 1:31 PM today
- Low 0.5 ft at 9:24 PM today
Live weather map
Weather around Point Reyes Lighthouse right now
Overcast and 59° at Point Reyes Lighthouse right now.
About the live weather map for Point Reyes Lighthouse
The map centers on Point Reyes Lighthouse 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.
Point Reyes Lighthouse vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Point Reyes Lighthouse, 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drakes Beach | 4 mi | +7°F | 41% | 12 mph | about 7°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (41% vs 52% of morning hours) |
| Limantour Beach | 8 mi | +3°F | 44% | 10 mph | a very similar climate |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | 8.7 mi | +10°F | 37% | 10 mph | about 10°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (37% vs 52% of morning hours) |
| Samuel P. Taylor State Park | 16.4 mi | +19°F | 32% | 9 mph | about 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (32% vs 52% of morning hours) |
| Fairfax | 23.7 mi | +25°F | 15% | 9 mph | about 25°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (15% vs 52% of morning hours) |
| Mount Tamalpais State Park | 23.8 mi | +18°F | 20% | 7 mph | about 18°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (20% vs 52% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Point Reyes Lighthouse's
- Salmon Creek Beach (25 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Dillon Beach (18 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Schoolhouse Beach (27 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Point Reyes Lighthouse climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse 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.
Point Reyes Lighthouse weather by month
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Lighthouse, with an average high of 64°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 47°F. December is the wettest month (7.4 in.), out of about 34.9 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 60% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 27% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Point Reyes Lighthouse are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 4 PM to 7 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 8 AM to 11 AM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 47°F | 6.6 in | 11 | 31% | 37% | 11 mph | 9.8 h | 12 |
| Feb | 57°F | 47°F | 6.3 in | 10 | 20% | 29% | 13 mph | 10.7 h | 8 |
| Mar | 57°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 25% | 34% | 13 mph | 11.9 h | 6 |
| Apr | 58°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 7 | 25% | 36% | 13 mph | 13.2 h | 35 |
| May | 59°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 32% | 44% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 40 |
| Jun | 61°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 2 | 44% | 48% | 11 mph | 14.8 h | 47 |
| Jul | 62°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 60% | 63% | 9 mph | 14.5 h | 55 |
| Aug | 63°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 53% | 60% | 9 mph | 13.6 h | 66 |
| Sep | 64°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 46% | 48% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 72 |
| Oct | 64°F | 52°F | 1.7 in | 5 | 38% | 37% | 10 mph | 11.1 h | 66 |
| Nov | 59°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 8 | 29% | 27% | 10 mph | 10.0 h | 58 |
| Dec | 56°F | 47°F | 7.4 in | 12 | 32% | 38% | 11 mph | 9.5 h | 11 |
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 Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse has actually seen.
What makes Point Reyes Lighthouse's weather different
Among the 58 San Francisco Bay Area parks we track, Point Reyes Lighthouse has the coolest summer afternoons and the 3rd-foggiest summer mornings. It also has the cloudiest summer middays and the mildest winter nights.
- #1of 58
coolest summer afternoonsamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
- #3of 58
foggiest summer morningsamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
- #1of 58
cloudiest summer middaysamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
- #1of 58
mildest winter nightsamong San Francisco Bay Area parks
When the fog burns off
65%of 6 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Lighthouse in 65% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 54% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (20%).
Wind
11 mphtypical afternoon wind, with no strong daily build-up
Point Reyes Lighthouse has no strong afternoon wind build-up. Afternoons average about 11 mph year-round, and April is the windiest month, with hourly averages near 14 mph.
Day-to-night range
12°Fwidest typical day-to-night swing, in October
Temperatures at Point Reyes Lighthouse stay in a narrow band. The widest average day-to-night swing comes in October, and it is only about 12°F. Average highs stay below 85°F all year, and average lows stay above freezing.
Microclimate
+10°FPoint Reyes National Seashore, 8.7 mi away, on summer afternoons
Point Reyes National Seashore, 8.7 miles away, runs about 10°F warmer than Point Reyes Lighthouse on summer afternoons. It also has less summer morning fog, 37% of morning hours compared with 52%.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Point Reyes Lighthouse range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:36 PM, and in mid-December around 4:57 PM.
Seasons at Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Warm seasonAug 4 – Oct 26 · highs 63°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Aug 4 to Oct 26, when the average high is 63°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 64°F.
- Cool seasonDec 2 – Feb 28 · highs 57°F or lower
The cool season runs from Dec 2 to Feb 28, when the average high is 57°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 47°F.
- Rainy seasonOct 26 – Apr 22 · 90% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 22, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 90% 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 19 and half of its annual total by Jan 22.
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, Point Reyes Lighthouse averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 19 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 36 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 187 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Feb 27, 2025 (67°F) and the coldest night was Jan 20, 2025 (43°F). The wettest day was Nov 21, 2024 (2.98 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 54 mph on May 3, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 19days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 36afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 187mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day67°FFeb 27, 2025
- Coldest night43°FJan 20, 2025
- Wettest day2.98 inNov 21, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust54 mphMay 3, 2025
What shapes Point Reyes Lighthouse's weather
Wind is the defining feature of the Point Reyes Lighthouse. Park staff find that average wind there runs about one and a half times the forecast figure, with gusts near double. Winds over 130 mph have been measured on the headlands. Spring winds can reach hurricane force, and powerful winter storms come in from the southwest.
The lighthouse gets far less rain than the country east of Inverness Ridge. Storms that soak the ridge and Bear Valley leave the exposed headland comparatively dry. A wet winter day here is usually more about horizontal wind and drizzle than steady downpours.
Fall brings the outer coast its clearest days, as the summer fog pattern weakens from late September into early November. That stretch is the best window for a calm, sunny walk down the lighthouse stairs.
Tips for visiting Point Reyes Lighthouse
Adjust the wind forecast upward
Park staff find lighthouse wind averages about 1.5 times the forecast, with gusts about twice it. A forecast above 25 mph can mean more than 40 mph here.
Stairs close in high wind and at 4 p.m.
The 313 steps close when wind exceeds 40 mph, and anyone starting down at or after 4 p.m. is turned back before the lighthouse.
Budget time for the climb back
Allow 5 to 10 minutes to go down and 10 to 20 minutes to come back up.
Arrive early for the small lot
The main lot has 38 spaces and fills quickly, especially in the afternoon. Overflow parking is along the road east of it.
Check conditions before you lose signal
Cell reception at the lighthouse is minimal to nonexistent, so look up wind and closures before leaving Inverness.
Pick a calm day for whales
Little to no wind is best, because whitecaps are hard to tell apart from spouts.
Point Reyes Lighthouse through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Wind can reach hurricane force. Gray whale mothers and calves pass close to shore heading north, and wildflowers bloom along the stairs.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is fog season. Thick fog can sit on the headland all day while inland valleys are sunny, and common murres crowd the rocks below the lighthouse to nest.
- Fall (September–November)
- Your best odds of a clear, sunny visit come between late September and early November, though storms with clouds, wind, and rain start showing up in late October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Powerful storms come in from the southwest, gray whales pass on their way south to Baja California, and elephant seals gather near Chimney Rock from late December.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Whale watching from the observation deck: Calm days are best. Gray whales pass in winter and spring. Humpback, blue, and fin whales show up in summer and fall.
- Walking down to the lighthouse: The stairs open only when wind is below 40 mph. Dress for wind, fog, cool temperatures, or rain even when inland Marin is sunny.
- Fall birding: Birders search the cypress trees in fall for migrants blown off course, a season that lines up with the clearest weather of the year.
Official sources and current conditions
- NPS: Point Reyes Lighthouse
- NPS: Point Reyes weather, wind, and tides
- NPS: Whale watching at Point Reyes
- NPS: Point Reyes current conditions
- NOAA tide predictions: Point Reyes
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 | 69 | 56.9° / 51.6° | 6.1h | 10d | 8.39" | 8 |
| December 2024 | 64 | 56.5° / 51.4° | 4.9h | 11d | 7.04" | 3 |
| January 2025 | 74 | 55.4° / 49.2° | 6.4h | 8d | 0.35" | 11 |
| February 2025 | 65 | 54.7° / 49.3° | 6h | 11d | 8.33" | 8 |
| March 2025 | 72 | 53.9° / 49.4° | 7.9h | 13d | 2.76" | 8 |
| April 2025 | 75 | 53.7° / 49.9° | 9.4h | 15d | 0.35" | 7 |
| May 2025 | 76 | 54.1° / 50.2° | 11.7h | 10d | 0.09" | 12 |
| June 2025 | 72 | 54.3° / 51° | 10.4h | 22d | 0" | 4 |
| July 2025 | 70 | 56.9° / 53° | 8.6h | 28d | 0" | 1 |
| August 2025 | 72 | 58.3° / 54° | 9.2h | 22d | 0" | 5 |
| September 2025 | 75 | 61.5° / 56.7° | 7.9h | 23d | 0.04" | 8 |
| October 2025 | 74 | 60.1° / 55.4° | 7.2h | 14d | 0.74" | 12 |
| November 2025 | 68 | 57.6° / 52.3° | 5.5h | 11d | 3.96" | 4 |
| December 2025 | 66 | 56.2° / 50.2° | 4.7h | 9d | 4.69" | 6 |
| January 2026 | 73 | 57.2° / 51.7° | 6.6h | 4d | 4.61" | 12 |
| February 2026 | 69 | 56.9° / 52.1° | 6.1h | 4d | 4.34" | 10 |
| March 2026 | 80 | 55.6° / 51.3° | 9.6h | 5d | 0.05" | 17 |
| April 2026 | 75 | 56.6° / 52.5° | 8.8h | 5d | 3.69" | 14 |
| May 2026 | 73 | 54.6° / 51.4° | 9.8h | 16d | 0.63" | 10 |
| June 2026 | 74 | 56.5° / 53.2° | 10h | 17d | 0.01" | 8 |
| July 2026 | 74 | 57.7° / 54.4° | 10.2h | 16d | 0" | 5 |
| August 2026 | 70 | 58.7° / 55.4° | 7.9h | 27d | 0.03" | 3 |
| September 2026 | 76 | 60.5° / 56.8° | 8.6h | 14d | 0.27" | 11 |
| October 2026 | 79 | 59.9° / 55.5° | 7.8h | 9d | 0.07" | 17 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Point Reyes Lighthouse climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Point Reyes Lighthouse, 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse. 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse, the warmest typical hour is 8 PM in September (58°F). The coldest is 8 AM in March (51°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Lighthouse in 65% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 54% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (20%).
- Wind: Point Reyes Lighthouse has no strong afternoon wind build-up. Afternoons average about 11 mph year-round, and April is the windiest month, with hourly averages near 14 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Point Reyes Lighthouse (27% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (63%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Point Reyes Lighthouse comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 768 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Point Reyes Lighthouse
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse. 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse 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 Point Reyes Lighthouse
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Point Reyes Lighthouse averaged a high of 60°F, about the same as October 2025 (60°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.0 in. of rain to Point Reyes Lighthouse, 66% of the 34.9 in. normal.
Location Details
Point Reyes Lighthouse weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Point Reyes Lighthouse
What is the weather like at Point Reyes Lighthouse today?
It's 59°F at Point Reyes Lighthouse right now, with a comfort score of 76 (great). Today's forecast high at Point Reyes Lighthouse is 60°F, close to the mid November normal of 59°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 52°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 46).
What is the best month to visit Point Reyes Lighthouse?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Point Reyes Lighthouse are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 4 PM to 7 PM in September, 4 PM to 7 PM in August, and 8 AM to 11 AM in October. The warm season lasts about 2.8 months, from Aug 4 to Oct 26, when the average high is 63°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 64°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Point Reyes Lighthouse?
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Lighthouse, with an average high of 64°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 47°F.
When does the fog burn off at Point Reyes Lighthouse?
Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Lighthouse in 65% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 54% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. February mornings are the least foggy (20%).
How much rain does Point Reyes Lighthouse get?
December is the wettest month (7.4 in.), out of about 34.9 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 22, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 90% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.0 in. of rain to Point Reyes Lighthouse, 66% of the 34.9 in. normal.
How does Point Reyes Lighthouse weather compare with Point Reyes National Seashore?
Point Reyes National Seashore, 8.7 miles away, runs about 10°F warmer than Point Reyes Lighthouse on summer afternoons. It also has less summer morning fog, 37% of morning hours compared with 52%.
Why are the lighthouse stairs closed?
The stairs close whenever wind speeds exceed 40 mph, and a brown sign at the trailhead marks a wind closure. At 4 p.m. they also close to new descents. The observation deck at the top of the stairs stays open until late evening and is a good whale-watching spot in its own right.
What kind of place is Point Reyes Lighthouse?
The Point Reyes Headlands jut about 10 miles into the Pacific. At their far western tip, the Point Reyes Lighthouse clings to a cliff 313 steps below the National Park Service visitor center and observation deck. Its builders set it 271 feet above the sea, well down the cliff, to keep the light below the coastal fog. It is the most exposed stop in Point Reyes National Seashore and one of the windiest, foggiest places on the Pacific Coast. It is also the park's best high perch for whale watching.
What is Point Reyes Lighthouse weather like in November?
November at Point Reyes Lighthouse averages a high of 59°F and a low of 49°F, with 3.8 in. of rain over about 8 rainy days. About 29% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 10 mph.
More about Point Reyes Lighthouse 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.
- National Park Service, Point Reyes Lighthouse (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Point Reyes Weather & Tides (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Point Reyes Lighthouse brochure (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Whale watching at Point Reyes (accessed 2026-10-27)
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