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Fairfield, California Weather

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

Fairfield, CA
Monday, June 15 at 5:27 AM
59
°
Clear
Feels like
56°
Humidity
85%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
10:44 PM
Sunset
1:33 PM
Fairfield, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFairfield, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 59 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 59°H 84°
Fairfield, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 15
    Clear
    84°59°
  2. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Clear
    81°58°-3°
  3. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Clear
    88°57°+7°
  4. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Clear
    80°54°-8°
  5. Friday
    Jun 19
    Clear
    75°54°-5°
  6. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Clear
    79°52°+4°
  7. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Clear
    80°52°+1°
Fairfield, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WSW
246° · backing 5°
Direction
WSW
246°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
17
mph
Peak 24h
24
avg 13
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE 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 13 · pk 24 @ 9:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 2611SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 5° from the wsw.
Fairfield, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1012.7
+1.2 mb in 3h · rising · 29.91 inHg
Now
1012.7
mb
3h
+1.2
mb
12h
+2.5
mb
24h
+2.8
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 10101013
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1012.71009.91012.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
Fairfield, CA
Air quality
43
AQI
Good
-3 in 6h

AQI 43 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 10.5 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.4 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

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

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
10.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
14μg/m³
NO₂Good
8μg/m³
OzoneGood
38μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 10.5 µg/m³, PM10 at 14.4 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.73
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background
Fairfield, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
2%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Visibility
31.6mi
UNLIMITED
84 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
12:27 UTC · Fairfield, 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
12:27 UTC · Fairfield, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fairfield, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fairfield, CA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fairfield, CA
Almanac · Monday, June 15
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
Civil dawn
5:13 AM
Sunrise
10:44 PM
Daylight
14h 49m
Sunset
1:33 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Fairfield, CA
The moon
New Moon
0% illuminated
Moonrise
5:54 AM
Moonset
8:54 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Fairfield, CA
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Summer solstice light stretched thin

weather
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fairfield at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 18°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Fairfield

  1. Mon84°59°0%
  2. Tue81°58°0%
  3. Wed88°57°0%
  4. Thu80°54°0%
  5. Fri75°54°1%
  6. Sat79°52°1%
  7. Sun80°52°0%
  8. Mon84°52°0%
  9. Tue90°52°0%
  10. Wed92°53°0%
  11. Thu83°53°0%
  12. Fri82°53°0%
  13. Sat83°54°0%
  14. Sun85°55°0%
  15. Mon91°55°0%
  16. Tue92°56°0%

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

Live wind & temperature near Fairfield

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 15, 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.

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 coastMay 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 · June 11–15

Summer solstice light stretched thin

The sun's arc peaks; evening light lingers until past 8:30pm across the coast and Bay Area.

Day 166 of 365 · Wedge 33 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
Augusttomatoes, 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

In Fairfield, July runs warmest near 74°F and December coldest around 48°F, while December is the wettest month (5.4 inches) and July the driest (0.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January49°4.78
February52°5.08
March56°3.37
April60°1.53
May65°0.72
June71°0.20
July74°0.00
August74°0.00
September72°0.10
October65°1.12
November55°2.55
December48°5.48

Regional context

In Fairfield, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 49°F and July near 74°F — a 25°F seasonal arc — with about 24.5 inches of precipitation over 42 rainy or snowy days.

Fairfield's moisture rides winter storm tracks: December brings 5.4 inches over 7.7 wet days, while July sees only 0.0 inches across 0.0 days in the dry warm season. That cool-season-wet pattern aligns Fairfield with places like Suisun City, CA, Green Valley, CA and Vacaville, CA.

With a coldest-month mean of 48°F, Fairfield stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The July peak near 74°F is Fairfield's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Across Fairfield, elevation and tree cover drive a 4-7°F spread in Fairfield's overnight lows.

Similar climates: Suisun City, CA, Green Valley, CA, Vacaville, CA, Elmira, CA, Hartley, CA.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the distinctive calls of Western Bluebirds as they establish territories in oak woodlands around Fairfield.

California poppies reach peak bloom across the region's grasslands during April and early May.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Fairfield?
In Fairfield, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Fairfield's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Fairfield?
December is the wettest month in Fairfield, about 5.4 inches on average; the year totals roughly 25 inches.
What is the warmest month in Fairfield?
The warmest stretch in Fairfield comes in July, around 74°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Fairfield?
On average December is the chilliest month in Fairfield, about 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fairfield?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in Fairfield; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Fairfield get?
Fairfield records around 42 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Fairfield?
Fairfield sits in the USDA zone set by December lows near 48°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fairfield?
Fairfield'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 Fairfield?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fairfield in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fairfield?
Current conditions for Fairfield and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fairfield forecast updated?
The Fairfield forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fairfield?
Day length in Fairfield peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Fairfield?
The next few days in Fairfield's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Fairfield, California occupies a hot-summer Mediterranean zone, with January means near 49°F and July around 74°F — a 25°F swing.

Rain and snow bring Fairfield roughly 25 inches a year across approximately 42 measurable-precipitation days.

Latitude 38.3°N gives Fairfield its 25°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Fairfield's growing season.

ZIP codes in Fairfield

  • 94533
  • 94534
  • 94535

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.