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Oakland, California Weather

August begins in scorching stillness. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Oakland weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Oakland, CA
Sunday, August 2 at 7:59 AM
61
°
Clear
Feels like
61°
Humidity
83%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
11:13 PM
Sunset
1:16 PM
Oakland, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastOakland, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 58 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 58°H 87°
Oakland, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    87°57°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Clear
    —
    —
    87°59°0°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Clear
    —
    —
    83°55°-4°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Clear
    —
    —
    80°56°-3°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Clear
    —
    —
    82°56°+2°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Clear
    —
    —
    84°54°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    86°55°+2°
Oakland, CA
Next 24 hours · Cool now
HOT 90°50°73°95°12p6p12a6anow 58°high 87°low 58°
Oakland, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ESE
123° · backing 54°
Direction
ESE
123°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
9
avg 4 mph
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 mph · pk 9 mph @ 4:00p
010MPHB1B2B3B4-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 93SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Oakland, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1005.5
+0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.69 inHg
Now
1005.5
mb
3h
+0.2
mb
12h
-0.6
mb
24h
-4.3
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1005–1010
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1009.81004.81005.1
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Oakland, CA
Air quality
47
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h

AQI 47 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 9.5 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.63 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
15μg/m³
NO₂Good
7μg/m³
OzoneGood
38μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.5 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.63 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.63
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Oakland, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
6%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
33.0mi
UNLIMITED
75 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:59 UTC · Oakland, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:59 UTC · Oakland, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Oakland, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Oakland, CA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Oakland, CA
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:45 AM
Sunrise
11:13 PM
Daylight
14h 03m
Sunset
1:16 PM
Civil dusk
8:47 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Oakland, CA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
9:54 PM
Moonset
10:19 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Oakland, CA
Microseason
Aug 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

plant
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Oakland at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610 +6 more

16-Day Forecast — Oakland

  1. Sun87°57°0%
  2. Mon87°59°0%
  3. Tue83°55°0%
  4. Wed80°56°0%
  5. Thu82°56°0%
  6. Fri84°54°0%
  7. Sat86°55°0%
  8. Sun78°55°0%
  9. Mon81°54°0%
  10. Tue77°56°0%
  11. Wed76°55°2%
  12. Thu76°58°3%
  13. Fri79°54°0%
  14. Sat72°58°0%
  15. Sun76°57°3%
  16. Mon84°55°3%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Oakland

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

Sun & seasons in Oakland

Oakland sits in Alameda County, where the year’s longest day runs 14h 47m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 33m — a swing of +5h 14m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Los Angeles, the state’s largest city, lies about 331 miles to the SE. The nearest town Oakland tracks is San Francisco, roughly 13 miles to the W.

Air quality in Oakland’s county has trended cleaner since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2023 (median AQI 48). See the full air-quality history for Oakland.

January 1–5: New year in coastal mist.January 6–10: Hills hold the winter cold.January 11–15: Light lengthens over wet earth.January 16–20: The green pulse quickens.January 21–25: Spring green spreads inland.January 26–31: Winter's grip releases.February 1–5: Fog lifts, flowers open.February 6–10: Blooms erupt across chaparral.February 11–15: Winter blooms at their peak.February 16–20: Rivers recede, flowers spread.February 21–25: Earth warms, flowers rush upslope.February 26–28: Spring advances on cool winds.March 1–5: Grass and trees bud and break.March 6–10: Insects wake and feed.March 11–15: Blossoms crown the hillsides.March 16–20: Monarch chrysalis emergence.March 21–25: Light overtakes dark at equinox.March 26–31: California poppy ablaze.April 1–5: Spring rain feeds the seedlings.April 6–10: Warblers flood the understory.April 11–15: Allen's hummingbirds in courtship dives.April 16–20: Coastal fog settles; sun breaks midday.April 21–25: Oak canopies full and green.April 26–30: Chaparral awakens after spring rains.May 1–5: Coastal wildflowers at their peak.May 6–10: Gray whales complete their migration north.May 11–15: Redwood coast in cool shade.May 16–20: Fog and sun in daily rhythm.May 21–25: Summer approaches; hills turn gold.May 26–31: Dry season begins; tule fog in valleys.June 1–5: Coastal fog thickens at dawn.June 6–10: California poppies fade as heat rises.June 11–15: Summer solstice light stretched thin.June 16–20: Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade.June 21–25: Longest daylight, driest air.June 26–30: Fog banks mask the turning tide.July 1–5: Summer heat deepens across the valleys.July 6–10: Warm winds drive dryness inland.July 11–15: Pacific high settles in firmly.July 16–20: Young hawks take to the thermals.July 21–25: Peak fire season, peak heat.July 26–31: Chaparral poised for ignition.August 1–5: August begins in scorching stillness.August 6–10: Autumn's first cool breath arrives.August 11–15: Cool winds signal the turning year.August 16–20: Evening cicada chorus.August 21–25: Marine layer descent.August 26–31: Monarch staging begins.September 1–5: Fire season intensity.September 6–10: Dew on drying grasses.September 11–15: Raptor passage begins.September 16–20: Equinox descent.September 21–25: Ceanothus blooms again.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Creeks begin to whisper.October 6–10: Santa Ana wind season.October 11–15: Wildflower anticipation.October 16–20: Chaparral embers glow.October 21–25: First atmospheric river looms.October 26–31: Rains return at last.November 1–5: Coast live oak leaves turn amber.November 6–10: California lilac blooms in winter light.November 11–15: First rain greens the chaparral.November 16–20: Coastal fog thickens as storms approach.November 21–25: Thanksgiving rains swell the valleys.November 26–30: Autumn's last breath yields to winter.December 1–5: December arrives, storms accelerate.December 6–10: Winter solstice season intensifies.December 11–15: Deep winter: rivers at flood stage.December 16–20: Winter salmon runs peak in northern rivers.December 21–25: Winter solstice: the sun turns.December 26–31: Year's end in wind and rain.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

Calm days dominate early August; temperatures peak; the entire ecosystem is in survival mode.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Oakland tops out in September (~67°F) and dips lowest in December (~49°F), with January wettest at 3.6 inches and July driest at 0.0 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January49°3.6″14
February51°3.5″12
March53°2.8″14
April57°1.5″9
May62°0.6″5
June65°0.1″2
July67°0.0″0
August66°0.0″1
September67°0.1″2
October63°0.6″4
November55°2.2″9
December49°3.2″12

Regional context

In Oakland, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 49°F and July near 67°F — a 18°F seasonal arc — with about 18.1 inches of precipitation over 85 rainy or snowy days.

Oakland's moisture rides winter storm tracks: January brings 3.6 inches over 13.7 wet days, while July sees only 0.0 inches across 0.3 days in the dry warm season. That cool-season-wet pattern aligns Oakland with places like Piedmont, CA, Alameda, CA and Emeryville, CA.

With a coldest-month mean of 49°F, Oakland stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The September peak near 67°F is Oakland's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Within Oakland, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Oakland's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Piedmont, CA, Alameda, CA, Emeryville, CA, Moraga, CA, Berkeley, CA.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the peak blooming period for California poppies across Oakland's hillsides, their orange petals opening with the morning sun.

By mid-May, Allen's hummingbirds have completed their northward migration, establishing territories in Oakland's gardens and parks.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Oakland?
Oakland's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Oakland the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Oakland?
January is the wettest month in Oakland, about 3.6 inches on average; the year totals roughly 18 inches.
What is the warmest month in Oakland?
September is Oakland's warmest month, averaging about 67°F.
What is the coldest month in Oakland?
Oakland bottoms out in December, with a mean near 49°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Oakland?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in Oakland; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Oakland get?
Expect roughly 85 wet days a year in Oakland.
What hardiness zone is Oakland?
Oakland's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with December near 49°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Oakland?
Oakland's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Oakland?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Oakland in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Oakland?
Current conditions for Oakland and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Oakland forecast updated?
The Oakland forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Oakland?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Oakland are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Oakland?
The next few days in Oakland's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Oakland's hot-summer Mediterranean climate in California pairs 49°F Januarys with 67°F Julys, 18°F apart across the seasons.

Oakland sees close to 18 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 85 wet days.

At 37.8°N, Oakland's 18°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Oakland's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Oakland

  • 94621
  • 94705
  • 94611
  • 94610
  • 94613
  • 94612
  • 94619
  • 94618
  • 94606
  • 94607
  • 94602
  • 94603
  • 94601
  • 94609
  • 94720
  • 94605
  • 94608
  • 94604
  • 94614
  • 94615
  • 94617
  • 94620
  • 94623
  • 94624
  • 94649
  • 94659
  • 94660
  • 94661
  • 94666

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.