Noe Valley Weather
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Noe Valley fills the bowl between the Diamond Heights ridge and the Mission. The steep 22nd Street hill bounds it on the north, and the 30th Street slope toward Glen Park bounds it on the south. 24th Street is its walkable shopping strip, and the J-Church line runs down Church Street. Douglass Playground sits on its western side, and the Upper Noe Recreation Center sits at Day and Sanchez Streets in the south. Where the Mission is flat, Noe Valley tilts. Its streets climb steadily west toward Billy Goat Hill and Diamond Heights, and how high up the slope you are matters for the weather.
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Comfort Breakdown
Noe Valley weather today and through the year
It's 53°F at Noe Valley right now (feels like 51°F), with 5 mph wind and a comfort score of 77. Monday's forecast high at Noe Valley is 55°F, 8°F below the mid November normal of 63°F. No fog in the forecast for today at Noe Valley. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 56).
September is the warmest month at Noe Valley, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.2 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Noe Valley are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August.
Noe Valley is essentially the east-facing apron of the Twin Peaks and Diamond Heights ridge. Recreation and Parks' natural-areas plan describes that ridge as the dividing line for summer coastal fog. Fog and strong wind stay on the west-facing slopes, and the east side gets more sun and warmth. Marine air from the Sunset has to climb several hundred feet to cross the ridge. On many summer mornings the valley clears long before the western neighborhoods do.
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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window today is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 53°F with a 7 mph wind (comfort 56).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Noe Valley, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (40).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (72%, about 0.72 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Noe Valley right now
Overcast and 53° at Noe Valley right now.
About the live weather map for Noe Valley
The map centers on Noe Valley 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.
Noe Valley vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Noe Valley, 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 Noe Valley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro District | 0.9 mi | same | 48% | 13 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Twin Peaks | 0.9 mi | same | 48% | 13 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Bernal Heights | 1 mi | +5°F | 24% | 12 mph | less summer morning fog (24% vs 48% of morning hours) and about 5°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Walnut Creek | 22.9 mi | +20°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 48% of morning hours) |
| Danville | 24.1 mi | +19°F | 3% | 8 mph | about 19°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (3% vs 48% of morning hours) |
| Pleasant Hill | 24.5 mi | +21°F | 10% | 7 mph | about 21°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (10% vs 48% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Noe Valley's
- Davenport (53 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Santa Cruz Westside (58 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Solano Avenue (13 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Noe Valley climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley 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.
Noe Valley weather by month
September is the warmest month at Noe Valley, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F. December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.2 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in July, when fog or low cloud covers 55% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. October has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 24% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Noe Valley are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 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 | 43°F | 4.9 in | 9 | 19% | 36% | 6 mph | 9.8 h | 36 |
| Feb | 60°F | 44°F | 5.0 in | 9 | 17% | 29% | 8 mph | 10.7 h | 39 |
| Mar | 62°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 17% | 32% | 9 mph | 11.9 h | 60 |
| Apr | 64°F | 46°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 20% | 29% | 11 mph | 13.2 h | 66 |
| May | 67°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 30% | 35% | 13 mph | 14.2 h | 63 |
| Jun | 71°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 40% | 30% | 13 mph | 14.8 h | 71 |
| Jul | 73°F | 53°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 55% | 38% | 13 mph | 14.5 h | 71 |
| Aug | 74°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 48% | 36% | 12 mph | 13.6 h | 79 |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 33% | 31% | 11 mph | 12.3 h | 86 |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 17% | 24% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 81 |
| Nov | 63°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 7 | 14% | 25% | 6 mph | 10.0 h | 66 |
| Dec | 57°F | 43°F | 5.4 in | 10 | 24% | 37% | 6 mph | 9.6 h | 34 |
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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley has actually seen.
What makes Noe Valley's weather different
When the fog burns off
61%of 9 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Noe Valley in 61% of 9 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 31% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When the wind picks up
2 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, February–October
From February through October, wind at Noe Valley typically builds after 2 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 15 mph with 47% of those hours windy, while mornings average 8 mph.
Microclimate
+5°FBernal Heights, 1 mi away, on summer afternoons
Bernal Heights, 1 mile away, runs about 5°F warmer than Noe Valley on summer afternoons. It also has far less summer morning fog, 24% of morning hours compared with 48%.
Model resolution
6 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Noe Valley shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Haight-Ashbury, Castro District, Twin Peaks, Corona Heights Park and Forest Hill. The places in that cell range from 121 to 916 ft. 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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley
- Warm seasonJul 3 – Oct 4 · highs 72°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jul 3 to Oct 4, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
- Cool seasonNov 29 – Feb 28 · highs 61°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 29 to Feb 28, when the average high is 61°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Jan 8, with an average low near 43°F.
- Rainy seasonNov 5 – Apr 11 · 85% of the year's rain
The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% 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, Noe Valley 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 148 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (95°F) and the coldest night was Feb 10, 2025 (39°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (2.93 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 44 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
- 148mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day95°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night39°FFeb 10, 2025
- Wettest day2.93 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust44 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Noe Valley's weather
Inside Noe Valley, the west side and the east side behave differently. The upper streets near Douglass, Diamond, and Hoffman sit close under the ridge crest. When the marine layer, the deck of cool, foggy ocean air, deepens on summer evenings, fog spilling over Diamond Heights reaches those blocks first. Lower Noe near Church and Dolores Streets usually stays clear and still a while longer. That is why 24th Street can be in sun while the hill above it is going gray.
Noe Valley is a little higher than the Mission next door and a little closer to the ridge. It tends to cool off earlier in the evening. Billy Goat Hill and the other knobs on the rim take the brunt of the afternoon wind. Down on the valley floor, it is one of the calmer spots in the central city.
Tips for visiting Noe Valley
Climb Billy Goat Hill for the view
A short, steep trail of switchbacks climbs from 30th and Castro Streets to a viewpoint near Beacon Street.
Take the dog to Douglass Playground's upper terrace
The upper terrace is a walled dog area with a view of downtown. The lower terrace has the playground and courts.
Head indoors at Upper Noe Rec Center
On wet or foggy days the center has an indoor gym and open gym hours for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball.
Watch the ridge on summer evenings
If fog is showing over Diamond Heights, the upper blocks will cool first. Lower 24th Street usually holds the sun longer.
Noe Valley through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring mornings are clearer than summer's, before the gray season sets in. By May, afternoon breezes are picking up on the surrounding hilltops.
- Summer (June–August)
- Gray mornings often give way to sun by midday, since the valley sits on the sunnier east side of the Twin Peaks ridge. Fog often returns over the ridge in the evening.
- Fall (September–October)
- Warm spells arrive with dry offshore wind, and the evenings stay mild enough to sit outside on 24th Street.
- Winter (November–February)
- Most of the year's rain falls between November and March. The steep cross streets near Diamond Heights get slick in storms.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Strolling 24th Street: 24th Street is comfortable in most weather. Afternoons are often sunny and calm, but plan on a layer after sunset in summer.
- Playgrounds and courts: Douglass Playground and the Upper Noe Recreation Center have tennis and basketball courts. Mornings are calmest, and Upper Noe's indoor gym is the rainy-day fallback.
- Stair and hill walks: Clear mornings give the best views from Billy Goat Hill. Its steep switchbacks are better avoided right after heavy rain.
Official sources and current conditions
- SF Recreation and Parks: Upper Noe Recreation Center
- SF Recreation and Parks: Douglass Playground
- SF Recreation and Parks: Billy Goat Hill
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 | 79 | 62.3° / 49.1° | 6.7h | 6d | 4.58" | 19 |
| December 2024 | 70 | 59.6° / 47.8° | 5.1h | 10d | 5.81" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 83 | 59.8° / 45.2° | 7h | 6d | 0.18" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 74 | 60.4° / 46.2° | 6.4h | 6d | 7.04" | 11 |
| March 2025 | 78 | 61° / 47.3° | 8h | 3d | 1.78" | 14 |
| April 2025 | 83 | 61.9° / 49.1° | 9.3h | 10d | 0.38" | 18 |
| May 2025 | 87 | 65.9° / 51.1° | 11.8h | 6d | 0.16" | 24 |
| June 2025 | 81 | 64.1° / 52.4° | 11.3h | 19d | 0" | 16 |
| July 2025 | 80 | 64.5° / 54.8° | 9.9h | 22d | 0" | 12 |
| August 2025 | 84 | 69.4° / 56.8° | 10.1h | 15d | 0.02" | 19 |
| September 2025 | 86 | 72° / 59.4° | 9h | 9d | 0.12" | 23 |
| October 2025 | 86 | 69.2° / 55.3° | 8h | 7d | 1.09" | 25 |
| November 2025 | 77 | 63.3° / 51.9° | 6.5h | 13d | 3" | 12 |
| December 2025 | 67 | 56.2° / 46.8° | 4.9h | 13d | 4.87" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 79 | 61° / 47.2° | 6.7h | 3d | 4" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 77 | 63.1° / 49.1° | 6.5h | 4d | 4.67" | 16 |
| March 2026 | 93 | 72.9° / 53.1° | 9.6h | 3d | 0.05" | 27 |
| April 2026 | 82 | 64.7° / 51.4° | 9.2h | 7d | 3.93" | 20 |
| May 2026 | 86 | 65.4° / 52.4° | 11h | 11d | 0.64" | 23 |
| June 2026 | 85 | 67.3° / 54.4° | 11.2h | 15d | 0.02" | 18 |
| July 2026 | 84 | 67.8° / 55.9° | 10.9h | 14d | 0" | 22 |
| August 2026 | 82 | 67.8° / 56.5° | 9.9h | 23d | 0" | 16 |
| September 2026 | 87 | 70.3° / 57.1° | 9.3h | 7d | 0.08" | 24 |
| October 2026 | 90 | 71.4° / 54.7° | 8.4h | 3d | 0.18" | 28 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Noe Valley climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Noe Valley, 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 Noe Valley. 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 Noe Valley, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in September (69°F). The coldest is 7 AM in January (46°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Noe Valley in 61% of 9 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 31% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
- Wind: From February through October, wind at Noe Valley typically builds after 2 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 15 mph with 47% of those hours windy, while mornings average 8 mph.
- Cloud Cover: October middays are the clearest at Noe Valley (24% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (38%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Noe Valley comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 871 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Noe Valley
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley. 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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley 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 Noe Valley
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Noe Valley averaged a high of 71°F, close to the 1991-2020 normal of 71°F. It brought 0.18 in. of rain, compared with a normal of 1.21 in.
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.4 in. of rain to Noe Valley, 85% of the 26.2 in. normal.
Location Details
Noe Valley weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Noe Valley
What is the weather like at Noe Valley today?
It's 53°F at Noe Valley right now, with a comfort score of 77 (great). Monday's forecast high at Noe Valley is 55°F, 8°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 7 mph wind (comfort 56).
What is the best month to visit Noe Valley?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Noe Valley are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and noon to 3 PM in August. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jul 3 to Oct 4, when the average high is 72°F or warmer. Highs peak around Sep 8 at about 75°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Noe Valley?
September is the warmest month at Noe Valley, with an average high of 75°F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 43°F.
When does the fog burn off at Noe Valley?
Fog or low cloud covers Noe Valley in 61% of 9 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 31% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (14%).
When is it windiest at Noe Valley?
From February through October, wind at Noe Valley typically builds after 2 PM. In July it peaks around 6 PM, averaging 15 mph with 47% of those hours windy, while mornings average 8 mph.
How much rain does Noe Valley get?
December is the wettest month (5.4 in.), out of about 26.2 in. a year. The rainy season runs from Nov 5 to Apr 11, when a day has at least a 20% chance of measurable rain. That stretch brings 85% of the year's rain. The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 22.4 in. of rain to Noe Valley, 85% of the 26.2 in. normal.
How does Noe Valley weather compare with Bernal Heights?
Bernal Heights, 1 mile away, runs about 5°F warmer than Noe Valley on summer afternoons. It also has far less summer morning fog, 24% of morning hours compared with 48%.
What kind of place is Noe Valley?
Noe Valley fills the bowl between the Diamond Heights ridge and the Mission. The steep 22nd Street hill bounds it on the north, and the 30th Street slope toward Glen Park bounds it on the south. 24th Street is its walkable shopping strip, and the J-Church line runs down Church Street. Douglass Playground sits on its western side, and the Upper Noe Recreation Center sits at Day and Sanchez Streets in the south. Where the Mission is flat, Noe Valley tilts. Its streets climb steadily west toward Billy Goat Hill and Diamond Heights, and how high up the slope you are matters for the weather.
What is Noe Valley weather like in November?
November at Noe Valley averages a high of 63°F and a low of 46°F, with 2.9 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Noe Valley 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.
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Billy Goat Hill (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Douglass Playground (accessed 2026-10-27)
- San Francisco Recreation and Parks, Upper Noe Recreation Center (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SF Recreation and Parks, Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan, section 6.8 Twin Peaks (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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