Bayview-Hunters Point Weather
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Bayview-Hunters Point is San Francisco's southeast corner, a mix of residential hills, industrial flats, and bay shoreline running from Islais Creek south to Candlestick Point. Third Street, served by Muni's T Third light rail, is its main street, and Bayview Hill rises near its southern end. The shoreline holds India Basin Shoreline Park, Heron's Head Park, and Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, California's first urban state park. Unlike the hill neighborhoods to its west, it fronts the open bay, with tidal marshes and mudflats along much of its edge.
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Bayview-Hunters Point weather today and through the year
It's 55°F at Bayview-Hunters Point right now (feels like 52°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Monday's forecast high at Bayview-Hunters Point is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 53).
September is the warmest month at Bayview-Hunters Point, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (5.0 in.), out of about 24.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Bayview-Hunters Point are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October.
The Bayview is about as far from the Pacific as San Francisco gets. Summer temperatures in the city rise steadily toward the southeast, and the Bayview sits at that far corner. By the time marine air has crossed Twin Peaks, the central valleys, and the ridge at McLaren Park, it has usually thinned. That makes the Bayview one of the city's sunniest neighborhoods, and Candlestick often sits in sun while the rest of the city is under fog.
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 Bayview-Hunters Point in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 53).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Bayview-Hunters Point, with a 61°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (43).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (73%, about 0.58 in.).
Tides (San Francisco (Golden Gate))
- High 4.4 ft at 4:47 AM today
- Low 3.6 ft at 9:14 AM today
- High 4.9 ft at 2:27 PM today
- Low 0.3 ft at 9:39 PM today
Live weather map
Weather around Bayview-Hunters Point right now
Overcast and 55° at Bayview-Hunters Point right now.
About the live weather map for Bayview-Hunters Point
The map centers on Bayview-Hunters Point 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.
Bayview-Hunters Point vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Bayview-Hunters Point, 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 Bayview-Hunters Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitacion Valley | 1.2 mi | same | 21% | 12 mph | a very similar climate |
| Bernal Heights | 1.4 mi | same | 24% | 12 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| McLaren Park | 1.6 mi | -3°F | 37% | 13 mph | more summer morning fog (37% vs 24% of morning hours) |
| Moss Beach | 15.4 mi | -11°F | 66% | 9 mph | more summer morning fog (66% vs 24% of morning hours) and about 11°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Half Moon Bay | 18.5 mi | -6°F | 64% | 8 mph | more summer morning fog (64% vs 24% of morning hours) and about 6°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Pleasant Hill | 23.6 mi | +16°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 16°F warmer on summer afternoons and calmer summer afternoons (7 vs 12 mph) |
Places with a climate like Bayview-Hunters Point's
- Ring Mountain Preserve (13 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Larkspur (16 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- China Camp State Park (20 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Bayview-Hunters Point climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Bayview-Hunters Point 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 Bayview-Hunters Point 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.
Bayview-Hunters Point weather by month
September is the warmest month at Bayview-Hunters Point, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F. December is the wettest month (5.0 in.), out of about 24.1 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 28% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 23% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Bayview-Hunters Point are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 9 | 14% | 36% | 5 mph | 9.8 h | 58 |
| Feb | 60°F | 46°F | 4.6 in | 9 | 13% | 28% | 7 mph | 10.7 h | 60 |
| Mar | 62°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 8 | 11% | 32% | 8 mph | 11.9 h | 63 |
| Apr | 64°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 5 | 10% | 27% | 10 mph | 13.2 h | 70 |
| May | 66°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 13% | 31% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 70 |
| Jun | 69°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 18% | 24% | 12 mph | 14.8 h | 80 |
| Jul | 70°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0 | 28% | 27% | 12 mph | 14.5 h | 81 |
| Aug | 71°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 26% | 27% | 11 mph | 13.6 h | 85 |
| Sep | 72°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 17% | 25% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 90 |
| Oct | 70°F | 53°F | 1.1 in | 4 | 12% | 23% | 7 mph | 11.1 h | 84 |
| Nov | 63°F | 48°F | 2.6 in | 7 | 11% | 25% | 6 mph | 10.0 h | 68 |
| Dec | 57°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 21% | 37% | 5 mph | 9.6 h | 37 |
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 Bayview-Hunters Point's weather different
When the fog burns off
noonwhen July fog usually thins (34% foggy at 6 AM)
Fog or low cloud covers Bayview-Hunters Point in 34% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When the wind picks up
2 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Bayview-Hunters Point typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 28% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Bayview-Hunters Point shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Bernal Heights. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for both. Real differences between them come from hills, elevation, and wind exposure that the model cannot resolve.
Daylight
9.6–14.8 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Bayview-Hunters Point range from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:34 PM, and in mid-December around 4:58 PM.
Seasons at Bayview-Hunters Point
- Warm seasonJul 8 – Oct 6 · highs 70°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jul 8 to Oct 6, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
- Cool seasonNov 28 – Mar 1 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 28 to Mar 1, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 44°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 6 – Apr 7 · 84% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 7, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 84% 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 29 and half of its annual total by Jan 23.
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, Bayview-Hunters Point averaged 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 15 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 2 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 86 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (98°F) and the coldest night was Dec 13, 2025 (40°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.93 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 42 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 3days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 15days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 2afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 86mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day98°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night40°FDec 13, 2025
- Wettest day2.93 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust42 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Bayview-Hunters Point's weather
Sunshine in the Bayview does not mean calm. Wind that has crossed the whole city reaches the bay shore here with nothing left to slow it. State Parks warns that the wind at Candlestick typically picks up in the afternoon. The shoreline parks and the exposed point are much breezier than the inland blocks along Third Street.
The Bayview shoreline is low and partly built on fill, so rising bay waters are a long-term concern there. On some winter mornings, ground fog from the Central Valley drifts into the bay on light east winds. The southeast waterfront can then be gray while the west side of the city is clear.
Tips for visiting Bayview-Hunters Point
Layer up for Candlestick's afternoon wind
California State Parks says the wind typically picks up in the afternoon and recommends layered clothing.
Fish from the pier without a license
At Candlestick Point no license is needed on the public pier, but anglers 16 and older need one to fish from the shoreline.
Keep dogs on a short leash at Candlestick
State Parks requires dogs on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
Ride the T Third Street line
Muni's T Third light rail runs along Third Street through the Bayview and ends at Bayshore Boulevard and Sunnydale Avenue.
Walk the loop on Bayview Hill
Bayview Park's main trail is a paved road that loops through the park from the east end of Key Avenue, past WPA-era stairs and walls.
Bird the shoreline on calm mornings
Heron's Head Trail and Candlestick Point are good places to spot ospreys, herons, and shorebirds.
Bayview-Hunters Point through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Bayview Park's grassland has some of the city's best wildflower displays, and foggy mornings are rare before the summer pattern sets in.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer is usually sunnier here than in the rest of the city, but strong afternoon wind blows along the shore. Mornings on the water are calmest.
- Fall (September–October)
- September is usually the warmest month. Hot, still days with offshore wind, blowing from inland toward the ocean, are most likely in fall, and the shoreline is calmer than in summer.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season. Now and then, ground fog from the Central Valley drifts into the bay on east winds and hangs over the waterfront.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Windsurfing and kayaking at Candlestick: Windsurfers want the afternoon wind. Kayakers should go out in the calmer morning.
- Shoreline birding: Birding is best on calm mornings and at low tide, when the mudflats are exposed.
- Hiking Bayview Hill: Sunny days bring out lizards and wildflowers. The summit loop is exposed to afternoon wind.
- Fishing: Calm mornings are easiest on the pier. Afternoon wind makes casting harder.
Official sources and current conditions
- California State Parks: Candlestick Point SRA
- SF Recreation and Parks: India Basin Shoreline Park
- SF Recreation and Parks: Bayview Park
- SFMTA: T Third Street
- NOAA tide predictions: San Francisco (Golden Gate)
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 | 80 | 62.9° / 49.6° | 6.6h | 3d | 4.58" | 21 |
| December 2024 | 71 | 60.1° / 48.1° | 5.1h | 8d | 5.81" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 84 | 60.2° / 45.4° | 6.9h | 3d | 0.18" | 21 |
| February 2025 | 75 | 61° / 46.8° | 6.6h | 6d | 7.04" | 17 |
| March 2025 | 83 | 62° / 48° | 8.2h | 1d | 1.78" | 22 |
| April 2025 | 89 | 64° / 49.8° | 9.8h | 0d | 0.38" | 27 |
| May 2025 | 92 | 68.1° / 51.9° | 12h | 2d | 0.16" | 31 |
| June 2025 | 88 | 66.3° / 53.2° | 11.7h | 8d | 0" | 23 |
| July 2025 | 88 | 66.8° / 55.6° | 10.8h | 9d | 0" | 30 |
| August 2025 | 90 | 72° / 57.6° | 10.6h | 6d | 0.02" | 29 |
| September 2025 | 89 | 74.3° / 60.2° | 9.1h | 4d | 0.12" | 29 |
| October 2025 | 88 | 70.7° / 56° | 8h | 4d | 1.09" | 26 |
| November 2025 | 79 | 64.1° / 52.1° | 6.6h | 7d | 3" | 15 |
| December 2025 | 68 | 56.8° / 47.2° | 4.6h | 13d | 4.87" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 80 | 61.3° / 47.4° | 6.7h | 2d | 4" | 22 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.6° / 49.5° | 6.3h | 4d | 4.67" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 94 | 74.6° / 53.5° | 9.5h | 1d | 0.05" | 29 |
| April 2026 | 86 | 65.9° / 52.1° | 9.5h | 5d | 3.93" | 22 |
| May 2026 | 90 | 67.1° / 53.3° | 11.2h | 6d | 0.64" | 26 |
| June 2026 | 91 | 69.8° / 55.4° | 12h | 2d | 0.02" | 29 |
| July 2026 | 90 | 70.1° / 56.8° | 11.3h | 5d | 0" | 30 |
| August 2026 | 89 | 70° / 57.3° | 10.4h | 12d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 91 | 72.5° / 57.8° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.08" | 29 |
| October 2026 | 91 | 73° / 55.3° | 8.3h | 2d | 0.18" | 30 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Bayview-Hunters Point climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Bayview-Hunters Point, 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 Bayview-Hunters Point. 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 Bayview-Hunters Point, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in September (73°F). The coldest is 6 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Bayview-Hunters Point in 34% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (10%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Bayview-Hunters Point typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 28% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Bayview-Hunters Point (23% average cloud cover), and December middays are the cloudiest (37%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Bayview-Hunters Point comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 923 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Bayview-Hunters Point
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Bayview-Hunters Point 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 Bayview-Hunters Point. 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 Bayview-Hunters Point 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 Bayview-Hunters Point 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 Bayview-Hunters Point 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 Bayview-Hunters Point
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Bayview-Hunters Point averaged a high of 73°F, 3°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 70°F. It brought 0.18 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.10 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.4 in. of rain to Bayview-Hunters Point, 93% of the 24.1 in. normal.
Location Details
Bayview-Hunters Point weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Bayview-Hunters Point
What is the weather like at Bayview-Hunters Point today?
It's 55°F at Bayview-Hunters Point right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Monday's forecast high at Bayview-Hunters Point is 56°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 53).
What is the best month to visit Bayview-Hunters Point?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Bayview-Hunters Point are September, August, and October. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in August, and noon to 3 PM in October. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jul 8 to Oct 6, when the average high is 70°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 72°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Bayview-Hunters Point?
September is the warmest month at Bayview-Hunters Point, with an average high of 72°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 44°F.
When does the fog burn off at Bayview-Hunters Point?
Fog or low cloud covers Bayview-Hunters Point in 34% of 6 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It usually thins to a third of that by noon. April mornings are the least foggy (10%).
When is it windiest at Bayview-Hunters Point?
From February through October, wind at Bayview-Hunters Point typically builds after 2 PM. In June it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 14 mph with 28% of those hours windy, while mornings average 6 mph.
How much rain does Bayview-Hunters Point get?
December is the wettest month (5.0 in.), out of about 24.1 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 6 to Apr 7, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 84% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.4 in. of rain to Bayview-Hunters Point, 93% of the 24.1 in. normal.
What kind of place is Bayview-Hunters Point?
Bayview-Hunters Point is San Francisco's southeast corner, a mix of residential hills, industrial flats, and bay shoreline running from Islais Creek south to Candlestick Point. Third Street, served by Muni's T Third light rail, is its main street, and Bayview Hill rises near its southern end. The shoreline holds India Basin Shoreline Park, Heron's Head Park, and Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, California's first urban state park. Unlike the hill neighborhoods to its west, it fronts the open bay, with tidal marshes and mudflats along much of its edge.
What is Bayview-Hunters Point weather like in November?
November at Bayview-Hunters Point averages a high of 63°F and a low of 48°F, with 2.6 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 11% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Bayview-Hunters Point 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.
- California State Parks, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SF Travel, Bayview (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SFMTA, T Third Street (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Bayview Park (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SF Recreation and Parks, Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan, section 6.18 India Basin Shoreline Park (final draft, February 2006) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Weather Service, Climate of San Francisco (NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-126, Jan Null, 1995) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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