South San Francisco Weather

TownSan Francisco Bay Area

Industrial city, can be foggy

58°
😟
Comfort Score
43(D)
Moderate
Weather updated August 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM PDT

South San Francisco weather at a glance

South San Francisco is a town at 95 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Industrial city, can be foggy. Notable features include foggy, urban, and biotech.

Current conditions are 58°F, feeling like 57°F, with 97% humidity, winds near 13 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 65°F and an average low of 50°F, with about 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and 2.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 24.0 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
58°F
Feels like 57°F
Humidity
97%
Wind
13 mph
NW • Gusts 23 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature49
Wind40
Night Sky5
Humidity33
Precipitation100

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now58°40 (D)15 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
10pm58°60 (C)11 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
11pm58°64 (C)7 mph1%☁️ Cloudy

Tomorrow

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
12am58°64 (C)6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1am57°57 (C-)8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2am57°57 (C-)9 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
3am56°56 (C-)8 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
4am56°56 (C-)7 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
5am55°54 (C-)8 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
6am56°56 (C-)7 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
7am56°56 (C-)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
8am58°64 (C)7 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the South San Francisco hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at South San Francisco. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at South San Francisco. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for South San Francisco

Each preview is centered on South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today73° / 56°90 (A-)2%☀️ Sunny
Mon66° / 55°87 (A-)2%☀️ Sunny
Tue69° / 55°89 (A-)2%☀️ Sunny
Wed🏆 Best75° / 58°94 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Thu69° / 59°94 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny
Fri68° / 59°91 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Sat69° / 59°91 (A-)1%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Wed (Comfort score: 94)

Nearby Temperature Comparison

Conditions at nearby San Francisco Bay Area destinations

Tip: Bay Area temps can vary 20-30°F within a short distance due to microclimates.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
73°Fforecast
3° above normal
Normal: 70°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
12.9"
12% below average
30-yr avg: 14.7"
Sunny Days
26last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
10last 28 days
vs 14 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
9.3 mphlast 28 days
1.2 mph calmer than baseline
Typical: 10.6 mph
Comfort Score
7828-day avg
3 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 81
What the South San Francisco climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco 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

79
Avg Comfort
64.8°
Avg High
50.3°
Avg Low
57%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine10.5h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog2h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain24"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr71 (19%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr113
✨ Perfect Days (80+)370

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. June79
68.3° / 53.1° · ☀️ 13.4h
9 foggy days · 1 rainy days
2. July79
69° / 54.8° · ☀️ 13.3h
14 foggy days · 0 rainy days
3. May75
65.6° / 51.3° · ☀️ 12.8h
7 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. January35
57.8° / 44.8° · ☀️ 7.2h
💧 3.1" · 11 rainy days · 11 foggy days
2. December36
57.8° / 45° · ☀️ 6.9h
💧 6.2" · 12 rainy days · 9 foggy days
3. February42
59.9° / 46.3° · ☀️ 8.4h
💧 5.6" · 11 rainy days · 9 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
August 20248468.1° / 54.8°11.1h11d0.07"19
September 20248469.6° / 54.9°10.3h12d0.01"18
October 20248772.1° / 55.1°9.4h6d0.25"25
November 20247759.6° / 48.4°7.1h4d3.86"18
December 20247057.7° / 47°6.2h13d5.81"12
January 20258257.6° / 44.1°7.8h7d0.74"24
February 20257157.4° / 46.2°6.5h9d5.52"13
March 20257457.6° / 46.8°9.3h4d3.64"14
April 20258060.6° / 48.2°10.9h10d0.52"15
May 20258363.2° / 50.6°12.7h5d0.15"21
June 20258163.1° / 51.5°12.4h9d0"20
July 20257563.4° / 53.6°11h25d0.03"8
August 20258367.7° / 55.8°11.1h15d0.12"20
September 20258370.8° / 58.5°9.7h9d0.36"18
October 20258567.7° / 54.8°8.6h9d0.98"22
November 20257561.3° / 51.1°7.4h12d3.52"11
December 20256955.8° / 46.7°6.4h15d4.57"10
January 20267758.3° / 46.5°7.5h5d3.16"19
February 20267460.5° / 48.1°7.2h6d5.07"15
March 20269169.4° / 51°10.8h2d0.85"26
April 20267962.6° / 51.4°10.7h6d3.52"20
May 20267460.5° / 52.7°11h8d0.33"2
Last updated: 5/10/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

76°F68°F60°F51°F43°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26
Average High
Average Low
About the South San Francisco climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco. 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 South San Francisco

This heatmap shows how average temperature at South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at South San Francisco. 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 South San Francisco

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching South San Francisco 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
37.6547, -122.4077
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Elevation
95 ft
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Type
Town
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Tags
#foggy#urban#biotech
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting South San Francisco

What is the weather at South San Francisco right now?

Current conditions at South San Francisco are 58°F, feeling like 57°F, with 97% humidity, winds near 13 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and breezy and humid and overcast

What temperatures are typical at South San Francisco?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 65°F and an average low of 50°F at South San Francisco. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does South San Francisco get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 24.0 inches of precipitation and 71 days with measurable rain in a typical year at South San Francisco. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is South San Francisco foggy?

South San Francisco averages about 2.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 113 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 South San Francisco for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (69°F/51°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score), October 2024 (72°F/55°F average high/low and a 87 comfort score), and October 2025 (68°F/55°F average high/low and a 85 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is South San Francisco?

South San Francisco is a town at 95 feet. Industrial city, can be foggy. Notable features include foggy, urban, and biotech.

💡 Local Tip: San Francisco Bay Area weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting South San Francisco.
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