Stanford, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Stanford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stanford.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stanford
What is the weather usually like in Stanford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 79°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 384 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stanford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PALO ALTO, CA US (USC00046646), adjusted for the elevation of Stanford.
Stanford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stanford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Stanford?
Stanford has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (384 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Stanford is June to September. At 95 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 Stanford
What is the hottest month in Stanford?
September, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Stanford?
December, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Stanford?
About 15.1 inches (384 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Stanford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Stanford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stanford have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Stanford in November?
Highs average 64°F and lows 42°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Stanford?
Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Stanford weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Stanford.
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