Rutherford Weather

Town • San Francisco Bay Area

Central Napa Valley wine region

55°
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Comfort Score
76(B)
Great
Weather updated October 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM 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 55°F, feeling like 56°F, with 97% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud.

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.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
55°F
Feels like 56°F
Humidity
97%
Dew point 54°F
Wind
2 mph
NW • Gusts 2 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Fog / low cloud
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal75
Wind98
Night Sky0
Moisture100
Precipitation100

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.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
94°Fforecast
15° above normal
Normal: 79°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
15.1"
25% below average
30-yr avg: 20.1"
Sunny Days
27last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Recent baseline: 28
Foggy Days
5last 28 days
vs 1 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.3 mphlast 28 days
1.0 mph windier than baseline
Recent baseline: 6.3 mph
Comfort Score
8928-day avg
3 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 86
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

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Avg Comfort
74°
Avg High
45.8°
Avg Low
78%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)8.8h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)1.7h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain27.1"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr92 (25%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)54
✨ Perfect Days (80+)524

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May79
77.7° / 48.4° · ☀️ 11.6h
2 foggy days · 6 rainy days
2. June76
85.1° / 52.5° · ☀️ 12h
1 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. July68
88.4° / 54.1° · ☀️ 11.6h
2 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December29
57.6° / 37.5° · ☀️ 4.8h
💧 6.2" · 12 rainy days · 12 foggy days
2. January42
57.8° / 37.8° · ☀️ 6.8h
💧 6.2" · 12 rainy days · 6 foggy days
3. February50
62.3° / 40.1° · ☀️ 6.4h
💧 5.6" · 11 rainy days · 5 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20249265.7° / 41.2°8.5h0d0.13"2
November 20247964.2° / 42.9°6.1h5d12.08"18
December 20247161.4° / 43.2°4.8h12d8.29"14
January 20258361.4° / 39.5°7h7d0.33"23
February 20257762.2° / 42.2°6.6h3d11.8"17
March 20258263.4° / 43.2°7.8h3d3.51"19
April 20259171.2° / 46.8°9.5h6d0.55"26
May 20259280.9° / 50.1°12.1h1d0.1"29
June 20259184° / 50.6°11.9h2d0"30
July 20259284.2° / 53.5°11.7h2d0"31
August 20258690.6° / 54.6°11.3h1d0"26
September 20258784.9° / 56.3°9.4h3d0.13"26
October 20258574.9° / 50.9°7.5h8d1.35"25
November 20258165.8° / 47.7°6.3h8d4.33"21
December 20256756.8° / 43.4°4.7h12d6.98"8
January 20268063° / 42.4°6.6h5d5.23"22
February 20267964.8° / 44.5°6.2h6d4.94"16
March 20269479.4° / 49.5°9.7h3d0.02"31
April 20268770.3° / 46.9°9.1h5d4.17"23
May 20269277.7° / 52.1°11.1h2d0.78"30
June 20269085.1° / 54.1°12.1h0d0"28
July 20268988.4° / 54.7°11.6h1d0"30
August 20268887.7° / 55°10.7h5d0"29
Last updated: 9/2/2026

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 '26Aug '26
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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 55°F, feeling like 56°F, with 97% humidity, winds near 2 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud

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 (79°F/50°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), October 2024 (66°F/41°F average high/low and a 92 comfort score), and May 2025 (81°F/50°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.