Fairfax, California Weather
Fairfax, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Fairfax, Marin County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Fairfax. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Fairfax is published on the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) page, 44 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. 5 airfields within reach of Fairfax 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 Fairfax: San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) 45 km · Buchanan Field (KCCR) 47 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 53 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 55 km
Conditions reported at KOAK describe the airfield itself. Weather 44 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fairfax specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Fairfax.
About Fairfax, California
Fairfax unfolds against a backdrop of rolling, oak-studded hills that rise abruptly from the valley floor, their slopes often softened by the pervasive coastal fog that drifts inland. It lies 3.3 miles west-north-west of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 287°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of Novato. The air here carries the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wild spaces, where deer are common visitors and the calls of unseen birds punctuate the day. Streets wind organically, following the contours of the land, lined with a characteristic mix of weathered Victorians and more modern homes, many boasting gardens overflowing with vibrant fuchsias and ferns. The overall impression is one of a community that has grown in harmony with its natural setting, a place where the boundary between the built environment and the wild is pleasantly blurred, especially as the late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the verdant terrain. This particular corner of Marin County has a history intertwined with the logging boom of the late 19th century, a legacy hinted at by the sturdy, mature trees that still stand sentinel in some of the older neighborhoods. Later, its appeal broadened, attracting artists and free spirits drawn to its bohemian character and proximity to San Francisco, a spirit that still infuses the local culture. The economy, once reliant on timber and agriculture, now thrives on small businesses, a vibrant farmers' market, and a reputation as a haven for those seeking a more relaxed pace of life, with a strong emphasis on environmental consciousness and community engagement. Fairfax is also a gateway to extensive trail networks, a celebrated destination for hikers and cyclists who come to explore the Marin Municipal Water District watershed, a vast expanse of protected land that defines the region's wild heart.
Live animated radar for Fairfax 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 | Fairfax, Marin County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.987222°N, 122.588889°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 93307, 93306, 94930, 94978 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fairfax, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairfax, 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 Fairfax includes coordinates 37.987222°N, 122.588889°W, situated in Marin County. ZIP code 93307, 93306, 94930, 94978. 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.
