Local weather forecast

Weather in Petaluma, CA

Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 94952, 94954

Overcast
Now48°F

Overcast

High / Low75° / 48°
Rain chance14%
Wind2 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 8:33PM PDT until September 26 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast48°28% rain
8 AMOvercast51°22% rain
9 AMOvercast57°15% rain
10 AMOvercast63°12% rain
11 AMOvercast69°10% rain
12 PMOvercast73°9% rain
1 PMOvercast75°9% rain
2 PMOvercast74°9% rain
3 PMOvercast70°10% rain
4 PMOvercast67°11% rain
5 PMOvercast65°11% rain
6 PMSunny61°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
75° 48°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
71° 49°Sunny
Rain 10%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
78° 47°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity88%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph NE
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:54 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 75°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 48°F
Highest rain chance8 PM · 39%
Strongest gusts2 PM · 21 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

70°F, 10% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 48°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Petaluma

California weather varies from cool marine conditions along parts of the Pacific coast to hot inland valleys, deserts and snowy mountain climates. Short distances can produce large temperature differences.

Petaluma is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 38.23°N latitude and 122.64°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Petaluma weather today

Overcast and 48°F in Petaluma, CA. Today's high is 75°F with a 14% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Petaluma

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 71°F and a low near 49°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.

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