Local weather forecast

Weather in San Rafael, CA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 94901, 94903

Overcast
Now58°F

Overcast

High / Low66° / 55°
Rain chance19%
Wind5 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 Reyes to Pigeon Point 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

NowOvercast58°24% rain
10 AMOvercast59°22% rain
11 AMOvercast61°20% rain
12 PMOvercast62°18% rain
1 PMOvercast63°17% rain
2 PMOvercast64°16% rain
3 PMOvercast65°15% rain
4 PMOvercast66°15% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy65°8% rain
6 PMOvercast64°15% rain
7 PMOvercast61°20% rain
8 PMOvercast59°24% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
66° 55°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
66° 54°Sunny
Rain 13%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
69° 54°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity81%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph S
Wind gusts5 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
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 hour4 PM · 66°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 28%
Strongest gusts2 PM · 20 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

65°F, 8% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in San Rafael

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.

San Rafael is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 37.97°N latitude and 122.53°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.

San Rafael weather today

Overcast and 58°F in San Rafael, CA. Today's high is 66°F with a 19% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 81%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in San Rafael

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 66°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 13%.

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