Inner Sunset Weather
Town • San Francisco Bay Area
The Inner Sunset is the eastern end of the Sunset District. It is packed onto the slope where Golden Gate Park's southeast corner meets the eucalyptus forest of Mount Sutro and UCSF's Parnassus campus. Its commercial heart is Irving Street around Ninth Avenue, where the N Judah turns between Irving and Judah Streets. The San Francisco Botanical Garden sits at Ninth and Lincoln Way. Higher and farther from the ocean than the rest of the Sunset, it is usually the first part of the district to see summer sun.
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Inner Sunset weather today and through the year
It's 54°F at Inner Sunset right now (feels like 51°F), with 6 mph wind and a comfort score of 78. Monday's forecast high at Inner Sunset is 55°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Inner Sunset. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 56).
September is the warmest month at Inner Sunset, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Inner Sunset are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August.
The Inner Sunset's distance from the ocean sets its weather apart. The summer marine layer, the low deck of cool, foggy ocean air, crosses more than two miles of the Sunset before it reaches Ninth Avenue. On many summer days it thins enough here for a few hours of midday sun that the Outer Sunset misses. The National Weather Service describes the city's summer gradient running from the cool, foggy northwest toward the warmer southeast.
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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 56).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Inner Sunset, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (41).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (76%, about 0.63 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Inner Sunset right now
Overcast and 54° at Inner Sunset right now.
About the live weather map for Inner Sunset
The map centers on Inner Sunset 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.
Inner Sunset vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Inner Sunset, 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 Inner Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Park | 1 mi | same | 43% | 12 mph | a very similar climate |
| Forest Hill | 1.2 mi | +3°F | 48% | 13 mph | a very similar climate |
| Haight-Ashbury | 1.3 mi | +3°F | 48% | 13 mph | a very similar climate |
| Lafayette | 21 mi | +21°F | 13% | 9 mph | about 21°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 51% of morning hours) |
| Walnut Creek | 24.3 mi | +23°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 23°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 51% of morning hours) |
| Novato | 24.4 mi | +20°F | 17% | 9 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (17% vs 51% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Inner Sunset's
- Half Moon Bay State Beach (20 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Pescadero (35 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Schoolhouse Beach (54 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Inner Sunset climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset 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.
Inner Sunset weather by month
September is the warmest month at Inner Sunset, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F. December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 59% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. November has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 26% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Inner Sunset are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rainy days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 17% | 37% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 35 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 9 | 15% | 29% | 8 mph | 10.7 h | 38 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 17% | 33% | 9 mph | 11.9 h | 59 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 23% | 33% | 11 mph | 13.2 h | 63 |
| May | 65°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 31% | 40% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 61 |
| Jun | 68°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 43% | 37% | 11 mph | 14.8 h | 67 |
| Jul | 69°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 59% | 46% | 11 mph | 14.5 h | 68 |
| Aug | 70°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 51% | 44% | 10 mph | 13.6 h | 75 |
| Sep | 71°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 38% | 37% | 9 mph | 12.3 h | 82 |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 21% | 28% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 77 |
| Nov | 62°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 7 | 14% | 26% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 64 |
| Dec | 57°F | 45°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 22% | 37% | 7 mph | 9.6 h | 33 |
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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset has actually seen.
What makes Inner Sunset's weather different
When the fog burns off
65%of 8 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Inner Sunset in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 36% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Inner Sunset typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 20% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
Model resolution
3 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Inner Sunset shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Sunset District and West Portal. The hourly fog, wind, cloud, and temperature patterns on this site are the same for all of them. 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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset
- Warm seasonJul 30 – Oct 7 · highs 69°F+
The warm season lasts about 2.3 months, from Jul 30 to Oct 7, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 71°F.
- Cool seasonNov 30 – Feb 27 · highs 60°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 30 to Feb 27, when the average high is 60°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 45°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 3 – Apr 11 · 86% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% 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 26 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, Inner Sunset averaged 1 day a year at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 17 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 4 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 168 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (92°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (39°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.36 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 47 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 1day at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 17days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 4afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 168mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day92°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night39°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day3.36 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust47 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Inner Sunset's weather
Mount Sutro and the Twin Peaks ridge stand directly behind the Inner Sunset. Fog flowing east through the Sunset piles up against them, and on deep-fog days the cloud hangs on Mount Sutro's forest all day, dripping onto the trails. When fog does spill over the top, it sinks and warms on the far side, so Cole Valley and the Haight usually clear first.
The afternoon sea breeze is gentler here than in the outer avenues, because Golden Gate Park's windbreak forest and the rising ground slow it down. September and October are the warm, clear months, when offshore winds sometimes replace the sea breeze. Most rain falls from November through March.
Tips for visiting Inner Sunset
Hike Mount Sutro's forest trails
UCSF and the city's Rec and Park department share the forest, which has more than 5.5 miles of multi-use trail. Expect wet paths under fog.
Ride the N Judah
The N runs along Judah, Ninth Avenue, and Irving through the neighborhood, linking Ocean Beach with UCSF and downtown.
Visit the Botanical Garden
The 55-acre San Francisco Botanical Garden at Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way holds more than 8,000 plant varieties.
Chase sun east, not west
On gray mornings the bay side of the city clears first, so a short ride east usually finds sun sooner than the beach does.
Inner Sunset through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring is when the Botanical Garden is at its showiest. Morning fog starts returning by May, and afternoons turn breezy.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings morning fog, frequent midday breaks along Irving Street, and a cloud cap that often sits on Mount Sutro all day.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall brings the warmest weeks of the year. Offshore wind days can make Irving Street feel downright hot.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, when Mount Sutro's trails get muddy. Clear days between storms are crisp and bright.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Hiking Mount Sutro: The forest works in any weather. Fog drips through the eucalyptus in summer, and the trails are muddiest after winter storms.
- Botanical Garden visits: Calm, mild days are best. The garden sits inside the park's windbreak, which softens the afternoon breeze.
- Museum days in Golden Gate Park: The de Young and the Academy of Sciences are a short walk north and make a good plan for drizzly mornings.
Official sources and current conditions
- SFMTA: N Judah
- Sutro Stewards: Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
- SF Rec and Park: Golden Gate Park points of interest
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 | 60.6° / 49.4° | 6.5h | 3d | 5.43" | 18 |
| December 2024 | 69 | 58.5° / 48.4° | 4.8h | 9d | 6.84" | 13 |
| January 2025 | 82 | 58.5° / 45.7° | 7.1h | 6d | 0.22" | 19 |
| February 2025 | 71 | 58.9° / 46.4° | 6.1h | 7d | 8.37" | 11 |
| March 2025 | 75 | 58.8° / 47.2° | 7.7h | 5d | 2.07" | 12 |
| April 2025 | 77 | 58.9° / 49° | 9h | 13d | 0.45" | 10 |
| May 2025 | 82 | 62.4° / 50.9° | 11.1h | 12d | 0.18" | 18 |
| June 2025 | 74 | 60.6° / 51.9° | 9.8h | 23d | 0" | 8 |
| July 2025 | 73 | 61.3° / 54.2° | 8.3h | 28d | 0" | 4 |
| August 2025 | 80 | 65.8° / 56.5° | 8.7h | 19d | 0" | 14 |
| September 2025 | 81 | 68.4° / 58.9° | 8.1h | 19d | 0.1" | 14 |
| October 2025 | 83 | 66.7° / 55.3° | 7.6h | 5d | 1.03" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 74 | 61.7° / 52.2° | 6.3h | 14d | 3.37" | 9 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 55.1° / 47° | 5h | 12d | 5.7" | 3 |
| January 2026 | 78 | 60° / 48° | 6.6h | 2d | 4.48" | 20 |
| February 2026 | 75 | 61.7° / 49.5° | 6.4h | 5d | 5.53" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 90 | 69.4° / 53.2° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.06" | 26 |
| April 2026 | 79 | 62.2° / 51.2° | 9.1h | 7d | 4.45" | 17 |
| May 2026 | 81 | 62.4° / 51.9° | 10.3h | 14d | 0.74" | 16 |
| June 2026 | 79 | 63.7° / 53.9° | 9.4h | 19d | 0.02" | 14 |
| July 2026 | 80 | 64.3° / 55.3° | 9.6h | 17d | 0" | 15 |
| August 2026 | 76 | 64.3° / 56° | 8.2h | 26d | 0" | 7 |
| September 2026 | 82 | 67.1° / 56.9° | 8.6h | 14d | 0.09" | 18 |
| October 2026 | 87 | 68.7° / 54.6° | 8.2h | 6d | 0.2" | 27 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Inner Sunset climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Inner Sunset, 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 Inner Sunset. 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 Inner Sunset, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in October (65°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Inner Sunset in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 36% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Inner Sunset typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 20% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Inner Sunset (26% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (46%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Inner Sunset comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 814 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Inner Sunset
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset. 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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset 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 Inner Sunset
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Inner Sunset averaged a high of 69°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 69°F. It brought 0.20 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.19 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 25.5 in. of rain to Inner Sunset, 96% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Inner Sunset weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Inner Sunset
What is the weather like at Inner Sunset today?
It's 54°F at Inner Sunset right now, with a comfort score of 78 (great). Monday's forecast high at Inner Sunset is 55°F, 7°F below the mid November normal of 62°F. The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 56).
What is the best month to visit Inner Sunset?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Inner Sunset are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 2.3 months, from Jul 30 to Oct 7, when the average high is 69°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 71°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Inner Sunset?
September is the warmest month at Inner Sunset, with an average high of 71°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 45°F.
When does the fog burn off at Inner Sunset?
Fog or low cloud covers Inner Sunset in 65% of 8 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 36% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When is it windiest at Inner Sunset?
From March through October, wind at Inner Sunset typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 12 mph with 20% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Inner Sunset get?
December is the wettest month (5.6 in.), out of about 26.5 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 3 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 86% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 25.5 in. of rain to Inner Sunset, 96% of the 26.5 in. normal.
What kind of place is Inner Sunset?
The Inner Sunset is the eastern end of the Sunset District. It is packed onto the slope where Golden Gate Park's southeast corner meets the eucalyptus forest of Mount Sutro and UCSF's Parnassus campus. Its commercial heart is Irving Street around Ninth Avenue, where the N Judah turns between Irving and Judah Streets. The San Francisco Botanical Garden sits at Ninth and Lincoln Way. Higher and farther from the ocean than the rest of the Sunset, it is usually the first part of the district to see summer sun.
What is Inner Sunset weather like in November?
November at Inner Sunset averages a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F, with 2.9 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Inner Sunset 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.
- Sutro Stewards, Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SFMTA, N Judah route (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Golden Gate Park points of interest (accessed 2026-10-27)
- Jan Null, Climate of San Francisco, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-126 (3rd revision, 1995) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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