San Francisco (CA) monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in San Francisco?

San Francisco has a mild, 'Mediterranean' climate with cool, rainy winters and dry, warm summers. The city has a respectable average of 263 sunny days a year and temperatures typically range from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 21 degrees Celsius). The city has low levels of precipitation, receiving an average of 23 inches (58.4 cm) of rain annually. Snow is rare in San Francisco, but it does occur occasionally in the higher elevations of the city.

San Francisco is a coastal city, so it experiences strong winds and fog throughout the year. Located in an area known as the 'fog belt', this means the city experiences foggy conditions more often than other parts of the state. The fog is most common during the summer months, although it can occur at any time of year. This fog is a result of the combination of the city's location by the ocean and its hilly topography.

Climate change is having a significant impact on San Francisco. As temperatures rise and snowfall decreases, the city is experiencing more extreme weather events, such as heat waves and droughts. In addition, rising sea levels are threatening the city's coastline, leading to increased flooding and erosion.