Richmond District Weather
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The Richmond District is the residential grid north of Golden Gate Park, running west from Arguello Boulevard to the ocean bluffs at Lands End. The Presidio and Lincoln Park line its northern edge. Geary Boulevard is its spine, running out to Point Lobos near the Fort Miley VA hospital. Like the Sunset, it was built over the dunes of the city's old Outside Lands. Its northern side faces the Golden Gate rather than only the open ocean.
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Richmond District weather today and through the year
It's 55°F at Richmond District right now (feels like 52°F), with 8 mph wind and a comfort score of 79. Monday's forecast high at Richmond District is 56°F, 6°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 57).
September is the warmest month at Richmond District, 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 Richmond District are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 PM in August.
The Richmond catches fog from two directions. Marine air comes in off the ocean at Ocean Beach and Lands End. It also streams through the Golden Gate past Sea Cliff and Lincoln Park along the district's northern edge. With that double exposure, the outer avenues can stay socked in all day while the inner Richmond near Arguello Boulevard gets a few hours of sun.
Forecast updated November 15, 2026 at 3:01 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 Richmond District in the next few days
Active National Weather Service alerts
- High Surf Warning until Sun 4:00 AM
- High Surf Advisory until Tue 4:00 AM
Best time to go
The best window today is 10 AM to 1 PM, at about 52°F with a 5 mph wind (comfort 57).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Friday looks best for Richmond District, with a 60°F high and midday comfort near 79. Today looks weakest (42).
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (81%, about 0.59 in.).
Live weather map
Weather around Richmond District right now
Overcast and 55° at Richmond District right now.
About the live weather map for Richmond District
The map centers on Richmond District 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.
Richmond District vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Richmond District, 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 Richmond District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Park | 0.5 mi | same | 43% | 12 mph | same 3 km weather-model cell, so our hourly data cannot tell them apart |
| Lands End | 1.2 mi | -4°F | 45% | 16 mph | windier summer afternoons (16 vs 12 mph) and about 4°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Baker Beach | 1.3 mi | -4°F | 45% | 16 mph | windier summer afternoons (16 vs 12 mph) and about 4°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Lafayette | 21.7 mi | +20°F | 13% | 9 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (13% vs 43% of morning hours) |
| Novato | 23.3 mi | +20°F | 17% | 9 mph | about 20°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (17% vs 43% of morning hours) |
| Walnut Creek | 24.9 mi | +22°F | 11% | 8 mph | about 22°F warmer on summer afternoons and less summer morning fog (11% vs 43% of morning hours) |
Places with a climate like Richmond District's
- Bolinas (14 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Año Nuevo Point (47 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
- Año Nuevo State Park (46 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Richmond District climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Richmond District 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 Richmond District 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.
Richmond District weather by month
September is the warmest month at Richmond District, 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 50% 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 Richmond District are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 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 | 15% | 36% | 7 mph | 9.8 h | 33 |
| Feb | 59°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 9 | 13% | 29% | 9 mph | 10.7 h | 39 |
| Mar | 61°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 8 | 14% | 33% | 10 mph | 11.9 h | 59 |
| Apr | 63°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 6 | 16% | 33% | 12 mph | 13.2 h | 64 |
| May | 65°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 4 | 24% | 39% | 12 mph | 14.2 h | 61 |
| Jun | 68°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 2 | 36% | 36% | 12 mph | 14.8 h | 69 |
| Jul | 69°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 1 | 50% | 46% | 12 mph | 14.5 h | 69 |
| Aug | 70°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 1 | 44% | 44% | 11 mph | 13.6 h | 75 |
| Sep | 71°F | 55°F | 0.1 in | 2 | 33% | 36% | 10 mph | 12.3 h | 82 |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | 5 | 18% | 28% | 8 mph | 11.1 h | 77 |
| Nov | 62°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 7 | 12% | 26% | 7 mph | 10.0 h | 65 |
| Dec | 57°F | 45°F | 5.6 in | 10 | 21% | 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 Richmond District average about 7°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 Richmond District has actually seen.
What makes Richmond District's weather different
When the fog burns off
53%of 7 AM hours foggy in July
Fog or low cloud covers Richmond District in 53% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When the wind picks up
1 PMwhen afternoon wind builds, March–October
From March through October, wind at Richmond District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 27% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
Microclimate
−4°FLands End, 1.2 mi away, on summer afternoons
Lands End, 1.2 miles away, runs about 4°F cooler than Richmond District on summer afternoons.
Model resolution
2 placesshare one 3 km NOAA HRRR grid cell
Richmond District shares one 3 km grid cell in NOAA's HRRR model with Golden Gate Park. 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 Richmond District 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 Richmond District
- 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, Richmond District averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and no freezing nights. It averaged 15 days a year with at least half an inch of rain and 6 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 149 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Sep 9, 2026 (83°F) and the coldest night was Feb 20, 2026 (41°F). The wettest day was Nov 23, 2024 (3.01 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 46 mph on Mar 12, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 0nights at or below freezing
- 15days with ½ in. of rain or more
- 6afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 149mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day83°FSep 9, 2026
- Coldest night41°FFeb 20, 2026
- Wettest day3.01 inNov 23, 2024
- Strongest 2 PM gust46 mphMar 12, 2025
What shapes Richmond District's weather
The Richmond has no ridge to hide behind. Its streets climb only gently toward the Presidio and Lone Mountain. The National Weather Service describes the summer sea breeze channeling through the Golden Gate and peaking in the afternoon, and here it blows across the whole neighborhood. The Presidio's forest on the north side and Golden Gate Park's windbreak trees on the south blunt it somewhat along those edges.
Fall is the best season. September and October bring the city's hottest days, when dry offshore winds replace the sea breeze, and the Richmond can stay sunny for days at a stretch. Winter rain comes mostly between November and March.
Tips for visiting Richmond District
Go east for sun on gray days
Summer mornings usually clear on the bay side of the city first, so the inner Richmond and points east brighten before the outer avenues.
Ride the Geary bus to Lands End
The Geary line's branch to 48th Avenue and Point Lobos ends a short walk from the Lands End trails and the Sutro Baths ruins.
Stay on the Lands End trail
The Coastal Trail along the district's northwest corner runs on cliffs above the ocean. The Park Service asks hikers to stay on trails and away from the edges.
Picnic inside Golden Gate Park
The park along the district's south edge was planted with windbreak trees to tame the dunes, so its interior is calmer than the open avenues.
Richmond District through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Spring mornings are clearer than summer's, though May grows grayer and the afternoon wind through the Golden Gate strengthens as summer approaches.
- Summer (June–August)
- Summer brings gray mornings and cool afternoons, with the fog thickest in the outer avenues and around Lands End.
- Fall (September–October)
- Fall is the warmest stretch, and offshore wind days can turn genuinely hot.
- Winter (November–February)
- Winter is the rainy season, with mild temperatures. Clear days between storms give long views from the Lands End overlooks.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Eating along Geary and Clement: The restaurants work year-round, and fog and drizzle make a good excuse for a long lunch.
- Hiking Lands End: Go on clear fall days. In summer, expect wind and fog at the overlooks.
- Golden Gate Park picnics: The sheltered meadows work on breezy days. Sunny fall afternoons are the most reliable.
Official sources and current conditions
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 | 76 | 59.2° / 50.5° | 6.4h | 2d | 5.03" | 18 |
| December 2024 | 68 | 57.8° / 49.8° | 4.8h | 9d | 6.38" | 12 |
| January 2025 | 81 | 57.1° / 47.6° | 7h | 4d | 0.2" | 20 |
| February 2025 | 70 | 57.2° / 47.5° | 6.1h | 8d | 7.76" | 10 |
| March 2025 | 75 | 57° / 47.7° | 7.7h | 4d | 1.93" | 14 |
| April 2025 | 78 | 56.5° / 49.3° | 9.2h | 12d | 0.4" | 14 |
| May 2025 | 80 | 58.6° / 50.5° | 11.4h | 7d | 0.16" | 19 |
| June 2025 | 73 | 57.9° / 51.7° | 10.2h | 22d | 0" | 8 |
| July 2025 | 73 | 59.4° / 54.2° | 8.5h | 26d | 0" | 7 |
| August 2025 | 79 | 62.8° / 56.2° | 9h | 18d | 0" | 14 |
| September 2025 | 82 | 65.4° / 58.7° | 8.6h | 13d | 0.04" | 14 |
| October 2025 | 83 | 64.4° / 55.8° | 7.6h | 6d | 0.95" | 23 |
| November 2025 | 75 | 60.4° / 53.1° | 6.3h | 11d | 3.07" | 8 |
| December 2025 | 65 | 55.3° / 48.2° | 4.9h | 12d | 5.21" | 4 |
| January 2026 | 78 | 59.8° / 50.6° | 6.6h | 2d | 4.12" | 21 |
| February 2026 | 74 | 60.4° / 50.9° | 6.4h | 4d | 5.14" | 15 |
| March 2026 | 89 | 64.3° / 52.3° | 9.6h | 4d | 0.06" | 26 |
| April 2026 | 80 | 60.9° / 51.8° | 9.1h | 7d | 3.99" | 17 |
| May 2026 | 80 | 59.7° / 51.8° | 10.3h | 13d | 0.66" | 17 |
| June 2026 | 79 | 60.7° / 53.7° | 9.9h | 16d | 0.02" | 14 |
| July 2026 | 80 | 61.9° / 55° | 10.1h | 14d | 0" | 17 |
| August 2026 | 76 | 62.1° / 56.3° | 8.2h | 23d | 0" | 9 |
| September 2026 | 84 | 64.4° / 57.3° | 8.9h | 8d | 0.09" | 20 |
| October 2026 | 86 | 65.3° / 55.6° | 8.2h | 6d | 0.2" | 26 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Richmond District climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Richmond District, 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 Richmond District. 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 Richmond District, the warmest typical hour is 2 PM in September (65°F). The coldest is 6 AM in February (47°F).
- Fog: Fog or low cloud covers Richmond District in 53% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
- Wind: From March through October, wind at Richmond District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 27% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
- Cloud Cover: November middays are the clearest at Richmond District (26% average cloud cover), and July middays are the cloudiest (46%).
- Solar Radiation: The strongest typical sun at Richmond District comes at 1 PM in June, averaging 840 W/m².
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Richmond District
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Richmond District 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 Richmond District. 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 Richmond District 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 Richmond District 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 Richmond District 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 Richmond District
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Richmond District averaged a high of 65°F, about the same as October 2025 (64°F).
- Rain year: The 2025-26 rain year (Oct. 1 to Sep. 30) brought 23.3 in. of rain to Richmond District, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
Location Details
Richmond District weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Richmond District
What is the weather like at Richmond District today?
It's 55°F at Richmond District right now, with a comfort score of 79 (great). Monday's forecast high at Richmond District is 56°F, 6°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 57).
What is the best month to visit Richmond District?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and rain odds, the most comfortable months at Richmond District are September, October, and August. The best hours are usually noon to 3 PM in September, noon to 3 PM in October, and 11 AM to 2 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 Richmond District?
September is the warmest month at Richmond District, 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 Richmond District?
Fog or low cloud covers Richmond District in 53% of 7 AM hours in July, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 24% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. November mornings are the least foggy (12%).
When is it windiest at Richmond District?
From March through October, wind at Richmond District typically builds after 1 PM. In May it peaks around 5 PM, averaging 13 mph with 27% of those hours windy, while mornings average 7 mph.
How much rain does Richmond District 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 23.3 in. of rain to Richmond District, 88% of the 26.5 in. normal.
How does Richmond District weather compare with Lands End?
Lands End, 1.2 miles away, runs about 4°F cooler than Richmond District on summer afternoons.
What kind of place is Richmond District?
The Richmond District is the residential grid north of Golden Gate Park, running west from Arguello Boulevard to the ocean bluffs at Lands End. The Presidio and Lincoln Park line its northern edge. Geary Boulevard is its spine, running out to Point Lobos near the Fort Miley VA hospital. Like the Sunset, it was built over the dunes of the city's old Outside Lands. Its northern side faces the Golden Gate rather than only the open ocean.
What is Richmond District weather like in November?
November at Richmond District averages a high of 62°F and a low of 49°F, with 2.9 in. of rain over about 7 rainy days. About 12% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 7 mph.
More about Richmond District weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
- San Francisco Weather in June: Fog Season Sets In, Here's What to Know
- San Francisco Weather by Month: A Complete Month-by-Month Guide
- San Francisco Microclimates: Neighborhood Weather Guide
- What Is Advection Fog? How Marine Air Creates Coastal Fog
- Urban Heat Island Effect in San Francisco and the Bay Area
- When San Francisco's Summer Fog Burns Off: The Thermal Low Effect
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.
- Jan Null, Climate of San Francisco, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-126 (3rd revision, 1995) (accessed 2026-10-27)
- SFMTA, 38 Geary route (accessed 2026-10-27)
- National Park Service, Golden Gate NRA: Lands End (accessed 2026-10-27)
- KQED Bay Curious, Golden Gate Park Was Once Miles and Miles of Sand Dunes (Katrina Schwartz, updated Nov 20, 2023) (accessed 2026-10-27)
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