Tomales Bay State Park Weather

Park • San Francisco Bay Area

Protected bay beaches

54°
😌
Comfort Score
74(B-)
Very Good
Weather updated October 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM PDT

Tomales Bay State Park weather at a glance

Tomales Bay State Park is a park at 50 feet in San Francisco Bay Area. Protected bay beaches. Notable features include cool, calm-water, beach, and hiking.

Current conditions are 54°F, feeling like 54°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 4 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 63°F and an average low of 49°F, with about 0.0 hours of sunshine per day and 0.0 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 39.2 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
54°F
Feels like 54°F
Humidity
100%
Dew point 54°F
Wind
4 mph
NW • Gusts 5 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Fog / low cloud
Precip Chance
0%

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal71
Wind100
Night Sky0
Moisture100
Precipitation100

Weather Maps

About the weather maps for Tomales Bay State Park

Each preview is centered on Tomales Bay State Park, 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 Tomales Bay State Park. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
76°Fforecast
9° above normal
Normal: 67°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
15.8"
31% below average
30-yr avg: 23.1"
Sunny Days
25last 28 days
2 more than baseline
Recent baseline: 23
Foggy Days
14last 28 days
vs 13 recent baseline
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.6 mphlast 28 days
1.3 mph calmer than baseline
Recent baseline: 9.8 mph
Comfort Score
7828-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 80
What the Tomales Bay State Park climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Tomales Bay State Park 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 Tomales Bay State Park 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

77
Avg Comfort
62.6°
Avg High
48.5°
Avg Low
51%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine (recent)8.3h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog (recent)2.1h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain39.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr100 (27%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr (recent)102
✨ Perfect Days (80+)342

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. May69
62.7° / 48.4° · ☀️ 11.2h
5 foggy days · 6 rainy days
2. June63
66.2° / 50.3° · ☀️ 10.9h
11 foggy days · 5 rainy days
3. July61
67.6° / 52.1° · ☀️ 9.8h
15 foggy days · 5 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December27
55.9° / 44.4° · ☀️ 5h
💧 9.3" · 14 rainy days · 12 foggy days
2. February38
57.4° / 45° · ☀️ 6.2h
💧 8.4" · 13 rainy days · 7 foggy days
3. January38
55.8° / 44.4° · ☀️ 6.6h
💧 6.2" · 13 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20247955.4° / 49.5°8.5h0d0.26"1
November 20247356.4° / 48.4°6.2h4d10.87"15
December 20246555.7° / 48.8°5.1h12d8.74"7
January 20257754.4° / 46°6.6h7d0.46"19
February 20256853.4° / 46.4°6h9d10.01"9
March 20257352.7° / 46.8°7.7h5d3.48"12
April 20257951.5° / 47.5°9.6h7d0.44"14
May 20258251.7° / 47.7°11.9h2d0.1"23
June 20257952.3° / 48.5°11h11d0"16
July 20257655.2° / 51.8°9.4h18d0.01"11
August 20258056.7° / 52.6°9.8h14d0"16
September 20258360.3° / 55.8°8.7h10d0.08"20
October 20258059.6° / 54.2°7.3h8d0.93"16
November 20257257.9° / 51.4°5.9h11d4.88"8
December 20256855.7° / 47.5°4.8h12d5.49"8
January 20267657.5° / 49.5°6.6h4d5.46"17
February 20267257.1° / 50.4°6.4h5d5.04"12
March 20268855.4° / 50°9.7h1d0.07"26
April 20268055.7° / 50.7°9.2h5d4.51"20
May 20268253.4° / 49.6°10.6h7d0.71"21
June 20268155° / 51.4°10.9h10d0.03"18
July 20268156.6° / 52.1°10.2h11d0.01"19
August 20267957.2° / 53°9.2h14d0"14
Last updated: 9/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

62°F57°F53°F49°F45°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26
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About the Tomales Bay State Park climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Tomales Bay State Park, 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 Tomales Bay State Park. 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 Tomales Bay State Park

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Tomales Bay State Park 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 Tomales Bay State Park

This heatmap shows when fog or low cloud is most likely at Tomales Bay State Park. 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 Tomales Bay State Park

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Tomales Bay State Park 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 Tomales Bay State Park

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Tomales Bay State Park 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 Tomales Bay State Park

This heatmap shows the average solar radiation reaching Tomales Bay State Park 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
38.1464, -122.8850
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Elevation
50 ft
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Type
Park
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Tags
#cool#calm-water#beach#hiking
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Tomales Bay State Park

What is the weather at Tomales Bay State Park right now?

Current conditions at Tomales Bay State Park are 54°F, feeling like 54°F, with 100% humidity, winds near 4 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Cool and humid with fog or low cloud

What temperatures are typical at Tomales Bay State Park?

The location-specific record for 1991-01-01 through 2020-12-31 shows an average daily high of 63°F and an average low of 49°F at Tomales Bay State Park. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Tomales Bay State Park get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 39.2 inches of precipitation and 100 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Tomales Bay State Park. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Tomales Bay State Park foggy?

Tomales Bay State Park averages about 0.0 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 0 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 Tomales Bay State Park for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are March 2026 (55°F/50°F average high/low and a 88 comfort score), September 2025 (60°F/56°F average high/low and a 83 comfort score), and May 2025 (52°F/48°F average high/low and a 82 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Tomales Bay State Park?

Tomales Bay State Park is a park at 50 feet. Protected bay beaches. Notable features include cool, calm-water, beach, and hiking.

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