Point Reyes Station Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
Point Reyes Station sits where Highway 1 crosses Lagunitas Creek, near the marshy southern tip of Tomales Bay. The town packs West Marin's bakeries, galleries, feed store, and post office into a few blocks. It grew up around a railroad stop and is the main supply and food stop for people heading into Point Reyes National Seashore. Unlike Inverness across the bay, it sits on open valley flats east of Inverness Ridge rather than on a wooded slope. That open ground gets more sun and more breeze than the forested shore.
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Point Reyes Station weather today and through the year
It's 56°F at Point Reyes Station right now (feels like 54°F), with 4 mph wind and a comfort score of 81. Today's forecast high at Point Reyes Station is 62°F, close to the mid November normal of 61°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Point Reyes Station. In November, 23% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 49).
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Station, with an average high of 69°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (7.7 in.), out of about 35.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Point Reyes Station are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in July.
Point Reyes Station sits on the east side of Inverness Ridge, in the low trough that holds Tomales Bay and the Olema Valley. The ridge takes the first hit of ocean wind and fog, so the town gets the sheltered version of Point Reyes weather. The National Park Service describes summer on this side as patchy morning fog that burns off by midday into sunny, warm afternoons. Meanwhile the headlands and beaches west of the ridge can stay gray all day.
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 Station 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 Station. In November, 23% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 49).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Point Reyes Station, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 78. Today looks weakest (44).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (83%, about 0.97 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Point Reyes Station right now
Overcast and 56° at Point Reyes Station right now.
About the live weather map for Point Reyes Station
The map centers on Point Reyes Station 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 Station vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Point Reyes Station, 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 Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 3.4 mi | -3°F | 26% | 12 mph | a very similar climate |
| Point Reyes National Seashore | 4 mi | -7°F | 37% | 10 mph | more summer morning fog (37% vs 19% of morning hours) and about 7°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Limantour Beach | 4.9 mi | -15°F | 44% | 10 mph | about 15°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (44% vs 19% of morning hours) |
| Point Reyes Lighthouse | 12.7 mi | -18°F | 52% | 10 mph | about 18°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (52% vs 19% of morning hours) |
| Dillon Beach | 14.9 mi | -17°F | 43% | 12 mph | about 17°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (43% vs 19% of morning hours) |
| Salmon Creek Beach | 23.8 mi | -18°F | 49% | 11 mph | about 18°F cooler on summer afternoons and more summer morning fog (49% vs 19% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Point Reyes Station's
- Sea Ranch (56 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Mill Valley (18 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Sausalito (23 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Point Reyes Station climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Point Reyes Station 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 Station 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 Station weather by month
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Station, with an average high of 69°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (7.7 in.), out of about 35.7 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in December, when fog or low cloud covers 33% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. September has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 18% 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 Station are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in July.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 45°F | 6.9 in | 11 | 30% | 36% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 40 |
| Feb | 58°F | 45°F | 6.8 in | 11 | 16% | 27% | 9 mph | 10.7 h | 47 |
| Mar | 60°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 16% | 31% | 10 mph | 11.9 h | 49 |
| Apr | 61°F | 46°F | 2.4 in | 6 | 12% | 26% | 11 mph | 13.2 h | 64 |
| May | 63°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 13% | 28% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 72 |
| Jun | 66°F | 50°F | 0.3 in | 2 | 14% | 19% | 12 mph | 14.8 h | 82 |
| Jul | 67°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 23% | 22% | 10 mph | 14.5 h | 86 |
| Aug | 69°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 20% | 20% | 10 mph | 13.6 h | 88 |
| Sep | 69°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 19% | 18% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 91 |
| Oct | 68°F | 51°F | 1.6 in | 5 | 19% | 21% | 9 mph | 11.1 h | 82 |
| Nov | 61°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 23% | 23% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 67 |
| Dec | 56°F | 44°F | 7.7 in | 12 | 33% | 37% | 7 mph | 9.5 h | 36 |
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 Point Reyes Station's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen December fog usually thins (40% foggy at 5 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Station in 40% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, February–November
From February through November, wind at Point Reyes Station typically builds after noon. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 21% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
Microclimate
−15°FLimantour Beach, 4.9 mi away, on summer afternoons
Limantour Beach, 4.9 miles away, runs about 15°F cooler than Point Reyes Station on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 44% of morning hours compared with 19%.
Daylight
9.5–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Point Reyes Station range from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:35 PM, and in mid-December around 4:56 PM.
Seasons at Point Reyes Station
- Warm seasonJul 3 – Oct 25 · highs 67°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.8 months, from Jul 3 to Oct 25, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 69°F.
- Cool seasonNov 29 – Mar 3 · highs 59°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Mar 3, when the average high is 59°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonOct 26 – Apr 19 · 90% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 19, 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 Station averaged 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 20 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 94 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Oct 3, 2026 (93°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (33°F). The wettest day was Nov 21, 2024 (2.90 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 49 mph on Nov 20, 2024.
- 2days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 20days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 1afternoon with 20+ mph wind
- 94mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day93°FOct 3, 2026
- Coldest night33°FFeb 11, 2025
- Wettest day2.90 inNov 21, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust49 mphNov 20, 2024
What shapes Point Reyes Station's weather
Inverness Ridge does not seal Point Reyes Station off from the ocean completely. Marine air reaches the valley floor from the northwest along the length of Tomales Bay, and afternoon breezes are common across the peninsula. A sunny summer afternoon on Main Street is often breezy, and the evening chill arrives earlier than in Petaluma or Novato over the hills to the east.
Sitting just east of Inverness Ridge gives Point Reyes Station more rain than the outer coast gets, not less. Winter storms rise over the ridge and wring out far more water around Bear Valley and the head of Tomales Bay. The exposed point at the lighthouse gets much less.
On clear, calm nights the open flats around town lose heat quickly, and cool air drains off the surrounding hills toward the creek and the bay marshes. Winter mornings in town can start colder than the slopes above, even on days that turn mild by afternoon.
Tips for visiting Point Reyes Station
Take the bus instead of driving
A Marin Transit bus line runs from downtown San Rafael through Lagunitas and Olema to a stop at Highway 1 and 3rd Street, then on to Inverness.
Tune to KWMR in a storm
The Park Service recommends KWMR at 90.5 FM for emergency road and weather information in West Marin.
Pack a warm layer before heading west
In summer the beaches and headlands are often about 20°F cooler than the Tomales Bay side and can stay foggy all day.
Have a rainy-day backup
The Park Service points visitors to its visitor centers, the area's art galleries, and the Jack Mason Museum in Inverness when the weather turns bad.
Point Reyes Station through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Wind is the rule on most spring days, even on this sheltered side of the ridge, and March stays cool. By late May, afternoons east of Inverness Ridge can turn quite warm.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is dry, with patchy morning fog that usually lifts by midday into sunny afternoons and a light breeze. This is the season when town is warmest relative to the foggy coast a few miles west.
- Fall (September–November)
- Late September through early November brings the clearest days on the coast, which makes town an easy base for outer-beach trips. The first storms usually arrive in late October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is the wet season, with rain or drizzle that can last several days. The park measures about three times as much yearly rain at nearby Bear Valley as at the lighthouse, and calm, sunny, cool days are common between storms.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Main Street food and galleries: This is an all-weather outing and the natural fallback when the coast is fogged in or a storm is passing through.
- Day trips into the national seashore: Day trips are best from late September into early November, when the outer coast has its clearest days.
- Road cycling on Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake: Calm mornings are easiest. Afternoon breezes are common across Point Reyes, and the coast side is much windier than the valley.
Official sources and current conditions
- Marin Transit route 68 (San Rafael to Inverness)
- NPS: Point Reyes weather and tides
- NPS: Point Reyes 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 | 77 | 61° / 44.8° | 6.3h | 5d | 9.9" | 16 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 59.7° / 46° | 4.8h | 14d | 8.19" | 11 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 59.4° / 42.2° | 6.8h | 7d | 0.42" | 18 |
| February 2025 | 72 | 58.7° / 43.2° | 6.1h | 7d | 9.32" | 12 |
| March 2025 | 78 | 58.3° / 44.6° | 8h | 5d | 3.17" | 16 |
| April 2025 | 87 | 60.7° / 45.4° | 9.9h | 2d | 0.34" | 24 |
| May 2025 | 91 | 64° / 47.7° | 12.2h | 2d | 0.09" | 30 |
| June 2025 | 91 | 64.2° / 49.6° | 12.4h | 4d | 0" | 29 |
| July 2025 | 92 | 66.6° / 53° | 11.5h | 3d | 0" | 30 |
| August 2025 | 94 | 71.8° / 53.8° | 11h | 5d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 93 | 72.2° / 56.7° | 9.5h | 1d | 0.09" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 87 | 68.3° / 51.6° | 7.6h | 5d | 0.73" | 26 |
| November 2025 | 77 | 62.8° / 49.1° | 6h | 7d | 4.92" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 70 | 58.3° / 44.2° | 4.9h | 13d | 4.99" | 12 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 61.5° / 45.4° | 6.6h | 4d | 5.07" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 76 | 61.9° / 47.3° | 6.4h | 2d | 4.84" | 14 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 70.4° / 48.3° | 9.6h | 0d | 0.06" | 30 |
| April 2026 | 84 | 63.2° / 48.4° | 9.5h | 2d | 4.38" | 24 |
| May 2026 | 89 | 64.4° / 49.5° | 11.5h | 5d | 1.04" | 28 |
| June 2026 | 93 | 67.5° / 51.7° | 12h | 3d | 0.03" | 30 |
| July 2026 | 93 | 69.8° / 53.6° | 11.4h | 3d | 0.08" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 94 | 70.6° / 54.1° | 10.8h | 2d | 0.02" | 30 |
| September 2026 | 92 | 71.7° / 54.2° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.44" | 29 |
| October 2026 | 92 | 72.3° / 50.2° | 8.5h | 1d | 0" | 30 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Point Reyes Station climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Point Reyes Station, 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 Station. 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 Station, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in September (75°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (45°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Station in 40% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
- Wind: From February through November, wind at Point Reyes Station typically builds after noon. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 21% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
- Cloud Cover: September middays are the clearest at Point Reyes Station (18% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (37%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Point Reyes Station comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 955 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Point Reyes Station
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Point Reyes Station 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 Station. 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 Station 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 Station 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 Station 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 Station
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Point Reyes Station averaged a high of 72°F, 5°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 68°F. It brought 0.00 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.64 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 26.6 in. of rain to Point Reyes Station, 75% of the 35.7 in. normal.
Location Details
Point Reyes Station weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Point Reyes Station
What is the weather like at Point Reyes Station today?
It's 56°F at Point Reyes Station right now, with a comfort score of 81 (great). Today's forecast high at Point Reyes Station is 62°F, close to the mid November normal of 61°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 54°F with a 4 mph wind (comfort 49).
What is the best month to visit Point Reyes Station?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Point Reyes Station are September, August, and July. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in July. The warm season lasts about 3.8 months, from Jul 3 to Oct 25, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 69°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Point Reyes Station?
September is the warmest month at Point Reyes Station, with an average high of 69°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Point Reyes Station?
Fog or low cloud covers Point Reyes Station in 40% of 5 AM hours in December, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When is it windiest at Point Reyes Station?
From February through November, wind at Point Reyes Station typically builds after noon. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 21% of those hours windy, while mornings average 5 mph.
How much rain does Point Reyes Station get?
December is the wettest month (7.7 in.), out of about 35.7 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Oct 26 to Apr 19, 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 26.6 in. of rain to Point Reyes Station, 75% of the 35.7 in. normal.
How does Point Reyes Station weather compare with Limantour Beach?
Limantour Beach, 4.9 miles away, runs about 15°F cooler than Point Reyes Station on summer afternoons. It also has far more summer morning fog, 44% of morning hours compared with 19%.
What kind of place is Point Reyes Station?
Point Reyes Station sits where Highway 1 crosses Lagunitas Creek, near the marshy southern tip of Tomales Bay. The town packs West Marin's bakeries, galleries, feed store, and post office into a few blocks. It grew up around a railroad stop and is the main supply and food stop for people heading into Point Reyes National Seashore. Unlike Inverness across the bay, it sits on open valley flats east of Inverness Ridge rather than on a wooded slope. That open ground gets more sun and more breeze than the forested shore.
What is Point Reyes Station weather like in November?
November at Point Reyes Station averages a high of 61°F and a low of 48°F, with 3.7 in. of rain over about 8 rainy days. About 23% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Point Reyes Station 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 Weather & Tides (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Point Reyes weather and climate (Learn About the Park) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Point Reyes indoor activities (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Marin Transit, Route 68: Downtown San Rafael – Inverness (accessed 2026-10-27)
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