Rockaway Beach, CA

Unincorporated community in San Mateo County, California

Rockaway Beach is a small unincorporated community in San Mateo County, California. It is 0.6 miles E of Pacifica, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 94044.

Rockaway Beach at a glance

State
California
County
San Mateo County
ZIP code
94044
Nearest town
Pacifica (0.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
37.6086, -122.4942

Weather in Rockaway Beach now

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Rockaway Beach weather by the hour

Rockaway Beach weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rockaway Beach.

This week in Rockaway Beach

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rockaway Beach

What is the weather usually like in Rockaway Beach?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

40°49°59°68°77°58°45°Jan60°46°Feb61°46°Mar64°48°Apr67°49°May69°51°Jun69°52°Jul71°53°Aug72°53°Sep70°52°Oct64°50°Nov59°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan6.5"Feb4.4"Mar2.4"Apr1.0"May0.3"Jun0.0"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep1.5"Oct2.9"Nov6.6"Dec

Best time to visit Rockaway Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PACIFICA 4 SSE, CA US (USC00046599), adjusted for the elevation of Rockaway Beach.

Rockaway Beach weather month by month

January
58° 45°F
6.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
February
60° 46°F
6.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
61° 46°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
64° 48°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
67° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
69° 51°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
69° 52°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
71° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
72° 53°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
70° 52°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
64° 50°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
59° 46°F
6.6 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rockaway Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:22 AM5:16 PM9 h 54 min
February6:57 AM5:50 PM10 h 53 min
March7:19 AM7:18 PM11 h 59 min
April6:33 AM7:46 PM13 h 13 min
May5:58 AM8:14 PM14 h 15 min
June5:46 AM8:34 PM14 h 48 min
July5:59 AM8:32 PM14 h 33 min
August6:24 AM8:04 PM13 h 39 min
September6:50 AM7:19 PM12 h 28 min
October7:17 AM6:34 PM11 h 16 min
November6:48 AM5:00 PM10 h 11 min
December7:16 AM4:54 PM9 h 37 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Rockaway Beach?

Rockaway Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 72°F (22°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 45°F (7°C).

It gets about 31.9 inches (810 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Rockaway Beach is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Rockaway Beach

The closest live webcam is Pacifica › North: TV393 - SR-1 : AT NOF REINA DEL MAR AV, 0.7 miles NE of Rockaway Beach.

Pacifica › North: TV393 - SR-1 : AT NOF REINA DEL MAR AVPacifica · 0.7 mi NEOn Windy
SR-1 · AT NOF REINA DEL MAR AVSR-1 North · Pacifica · 0.7 mi NE
Pacifica › North-west: Pacifica Municipal PierPacifica · 1.6 mi NOn Windy
Pacifica › South-westPacifica · 1.6 mi NOn Windy
Pacifica › North-westPacifica · 1.8 mi NOn Windy
San Bruno: TVB81 - I-280 : SNEATH LN NB LOOP ONRAMPSan Bruno · 3.6 mi NEOn Windy
I-280 · SNEATH LN NB LOOP ONRAMPI-280 · San Bruno · 3.6 mi NE
I-380 · at Jct 280I-380 West · San Bruno · 3.7 mi NE
I-280 · N280 Hickey BD NB Loop OnRampI-280 North · Daly City · 4.1 mi N

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Rockaway Beach.

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Questions about Rockaway Beach

Where is Rockaway Beach, CA?

Rockaway Beach is an unincorporated community in San Mateo County, California, 0.6 miles E of Pacifica.

What county is Rockaway Beach in?

Rockaway Beach is in San Mateo County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Rockaway Beach, CA?

The ZIP code for Rockaway Beach is 94044.

What is the nearest town to Rockaway Beach?

Pacifica, 0.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rockaway Beach?

Yes. The closest is Pacifica › North: TV393 - SR-1 : AT NOF REINA DEL MAR AV, 0.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rockaway Beach?

September, with an average high of 72°F (22°C).

What is the coldest month in Rockaway Beach?

January, with an average low of 45°F (7°C).

How much does it rain in Rockaway Beach?

About 31.9 inches (810 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Rockaway Beach?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rockaway Beach?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rockaway Beach have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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