Rutherford Weather

TownSan Francisco Bay Area

Central Napa Valley wine region

68°
🙂
Comfort Score
79(B)
Great
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM PDT

Rutherford weather at a glance

Rutherford is a town at 180 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Central Napa Valley wine region. Notable features include sunny, hot, wine, and scenic.

Current conditions are 68°F, feeling like 68°F, with 68% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 74°F and an average low of 46°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 27.1 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
68°F
Feels like 68°F
Humidity
68%
Wind
8 mph
NW • Gusts 12 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind75
Night Sky5
Humidity70
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now69°79 (B)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
10pm64°73 (B-)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
11pm60°70 (B-)4 mph0%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am57°63 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am55°60 (C)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2am54°57 (C-)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3am56°61 (C)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
4am56°61 (C)1 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
5am56°61 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
6am56°61 (C)3 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
7am55°59 (C-)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am56°61 (C)2 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Rutherford hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Rutherford. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Rutherford. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Rutherford

Each preview is centered on Rutherford, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Rutherford. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today91° / 56°72 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon92° / 54°70 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Tue97° / 53°69 (C)0%☀️ Sunny
Wed101° / 59°73 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu🏆 Best100° / 61°75 (B)0%☀️ Sunny
Fri98° / 62°74 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Sat97° / 61°74 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Thu (Comfort score: 75)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
91°Fforecast
3° above normal
Normal: 89°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
17.1"
15% below average
30-yr avg: 20.0"
Sunny Days
24last 28 days
2 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 26
Foggy Days
9last 28 days
vs 7 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
5.5 mphlast 28 days
1.1 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 6.5 mph
Comfort Score
8528-day avg
3 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Rutherford climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA URMA for recent temperature history, NOAA Stage IV for recent precipitation, NOAA HRRR for fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals, and NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for long-term baselines.

Climate Overview

Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline

84
Avg Comfort
74°
Avg High
45.8°
Avg Low
75%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)9.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.5h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain27.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr92 (25%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)79
✨ Perfect Days (80+)481

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June81
85.1° / 52.5° · ☀️ 13.5h
0 foggy days · 5 rainy days
2. May74
77.7° / 48.4° · ☀️ 12.3h
5 foggy days · 6 rainy days
3. August72
88.5° / 53.9° · ☀️ 12.3h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December32
57.6° / 37.5° · ☀️ 5.9h
💧 6.2" · 12 rainy days · 16 foggy days
2. February41
62.3° / 40.1° · ☀️ 6.2h
💧 5.6" · 11 rainy days · 9 foggy days
3. January41
57.8° / 37.8° · ☀️ 7.6h
💧 6.2" · 12 rainy days · 7 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20248690.6° / 58.5°12.1h1d0.1"24
September 20248589.6° / 57.9°11h1d0.36"22
October 20248583.8° / 56.5°9.5h2d0.49"23
November 20247962.7° / 44.7°6.9h9d9.07"19
December 20247261.1° / 44.2°5.9h13d8.87"16
January 20258460.9° / 41.8°8h7d1.22"26
February 20257360.6° / 42.8°5.9h10d11.46"17
March 20257761.8° / 43.5°8.6h8d5.32"18
April 20258970° / 47.1°10.7h7d0.9"23
May 20259279.7° / 52.3°12.9h2d0.19"30
June 20259283.6° / 54°13.5h0d0"30
July 20259183.7° / 56°12.9h2d0.06"31
August 20259090.4° / 59.4°12.5h0d0.02"28
September 20258784.8° / 59.1°10.3h5d0.63"25
October 20258573.2° / 52.9°8.1h6d2.65"22
November 20258066.8° / 49.7°7.2h18d4.81"18
December 20257260.8° / 45.5°5.8h18d9.25"15
January 20268162.6° / 42.6°7.2h6d5.13"22
February 20267663.4° / 44.8°6.5h8d5.35"17
March 20269377.5° / 51.9°10.7h2d1.01"28
April 20268167.6° / 48°10.2h9d5.19"20
May 20268572.9° / 51.4°10.5h5d0.38"7
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

96°F80°F65°F50°F34°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Rutherford climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Rutherford, 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 Rutherford. 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

How to read the temperature heatmap for Rutherford

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Rutherford changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

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 to read the fog heatmap for Rutherford

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Rutherford. Darker cells mark month-and-hour combinations with a stronger historical fog signal, which helps separate overnight or morning fog from cloud that tends to linger into the afternoon.

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 to read the wind heatmap for Rutherford

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Rutherford through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

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 to read the cloud cover heatmap for Rutherford

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Rutherford 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.

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 to read the solar radiation heatmap for Rutherford

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Rutherford 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.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
38.4622, -122.4186
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Elevation
180 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#sunny#hot#wine#scenic
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Rutherford

What is the weather at Rutherford right now?

Current conditions at Rutherford are 68°F, feeling like 68°F, with 68% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Rutherford?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 74°F and an average low of 46°F at Rutherford. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Rutherford get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 27.1 inches of precipitation and 92 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Rutherford. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Rutherford foggy?

Rutherford averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 0 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Rutherford for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (78°F/52°F average high/low and a 93 comfort score), May 2025 (80°F/52°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), and June 2025 (84°F/54°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Rutherford?

Rutherford is a town at 180 feet. Central Napa Valley wine region. Notable features include sunny, hot, wine, and scenic.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Rutherford.
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