San Rafael, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in San Rafael now
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San Rafael weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of San Rafael.
This week in San Rafael
Sunrise, sunset and moon in San Rafael
What is the weather usually like in San Rafael?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 82°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 34.5 inprecipitation per year · 875 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit San Rafael: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAN RAFAEL CIVIC CTR, CA US (USC00047880), adjusted for the elevation of San Rafael.
San Rafael weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in San Rafael through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in San Rafael?
San Rafael has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 34.5 inches (875 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit San Rafael is June to September. At 43 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in San Rafael
What is the hottest month in San Rafael?
August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in San Rafael?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in San Rafael?
About 34.5 inches (875 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in San Rafael?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit San Rafael?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does San Rafael have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in San Rafael in November?
Highs average 65°F and lows 46°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in San Rafael?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this San Rafael weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of San Rafael.
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