Berkeley, California Weather
Berkeley, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Berkeley, Alameda County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Berkeley. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Berkeley is published on the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) page, 17 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Berkeley have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Berkeley: Buchanan Field (KCCR) 23 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 27 km · San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) 29 km · San Carlos Airport (KSQL) 40 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 45 km
Conditions reported at KOAK describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Berkeley specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Berkeley, California
Berkeley unfolds across a landscape where the gentle slopes of the Berkeley Hills descend towards the shimmering expanse of the San Francisco Bay. It lies 3.7 miles south-east of El Cerrito, CA (from El Cerrito, CA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north of Oakland. This unique geography, where eucalyptus groves and chaparral meet the salty tang of the estuary, has shaped its history from its earliest days as a place of indigenous Ohlone villages to its later development as a hub of intellectual and political ferment. The city's economy, once rooted in industries like shipbuilding and quarrying, has transformed into a vibrant ecosystem driven by innovation, research, and a thriving independent business sector, reflecting the enduring spirit of its residents. The very air here, often carrying the cool breath of the Pacific, seems to hold a certain clarity, a promise of discovery that has drawn people for generations. The cultural heart of Berkeley beats with a distinct rhythm, a legacy of its progressive ideals and its commitment to intellectual exploration. This spirit is vividly embodied by its world-renowned university, a beacon of learning that has nurtured countless thinkers and leaders. The city’s character is further defined by its iconic landmarks, from the majestic Campanile to the vibrant streets alive with art and activism, a testament to its enduring commitment to free expression. Berkeley has been home to a constellation of famous individuals who have left indelible marks on the world, their ideas and creations echoing through the generations. Major annual events draw crowds eager to experience Berkeley's unique blend of academic rigor, artistic expression, and community engagement, further cementing its reputation as a place of profound influence and enduring charm.
Live animated radar for Berkeley and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Berkeley, Alameda County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.871593°N, 122.272747°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94704, 94708, 94701, 94702, 94703 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Berkeley, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Berkeley, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Berkeley includes coordinates 37.871593°N, 122.272747°W, situated in Alameda County. ZIP code 94704, 94708, 94701, 94702, 94703. Telephone area code: 510. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
