Greenbrae, California Weather
Greenbrae, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Greenbrae, Marin County.
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About Greenbrae, California
Greenbrae unfurls itself along the gentle slopes that descend towards the tranquil waters of the Corte Madera Creek estuary. It lies 1.8 miles south-south-east of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Richmond. The air here carries a perpetual scent of salt and eucalyptus, a soft, earthy perfume that clings to the manicured lawns and the weathered shingles of its homes. Sunlight, filtered through the leaves of mature oak and bay trees, paints shifting patterns on the quiet streets, illuminating the occasional flash of a hummingbird’s wing or the slow, deliberate glide of a sailboat on the distant bay. The landscape is a subtle interplay of emerald green hills, often softened by a fine mist that rolls in from the Pacific, and the shimmering, tidal flats that reflect the vast, ever-changing canvas of the sky. It is a place where the natural world feels intimately present, a constant, quiet companion to the human endeavors that have taken root here. The history of Greenbrae is bound to the ebb and flow of the tides and the ambition of those who sought to harness its potential. Once a landscape of marsh and undeveloped land, the area saw its transformation begin in earnest in the mid-20th century with ambitious land development projects that shaped its present form. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture or heavy industry, thrives on the proximity to San Francisco and the amenities that draw professionals and families alike, fostering a vibrant retail and service sector centered around the nearby shopping districts. Greenbrae is particularly noted for its role as a medical hub, housing a significant hospital complex that draws patients and staff from across the region, lending a steady, purposeful hum to the daily life of the community. The waterways that define its edges are not merely scenic backdrops; they are pathways for recreation, offering kayaking and boating opportunities, and serve as vital ecological corridors, a constant reminder of the delicate balance between human settlement and the natural environment.
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| Location | Greenbrae, Marin County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.948535°N, 122.524698°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94904 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Greenbrae, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Greenbrae, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Greenbrae includes coordinates 37.948535°N, 122.524698°W, situated in Marin County. ZIP code 94904. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
