Highlands, California Weather
Highlands, 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 for Highlands, San Mateo County.
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About Highlands, California
Highlands unfolds as a tranquil expanse where rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of coastal chaparral and eucalyptus groves, descend towards the vast, shimmering Pacific. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-west of San Mateo, CA (from San Mateo, CA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-north-west of Redwood City. The air here carries a constant, briny whisper, a perpetual reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, gilding the wind-swept grasses and casting long, dancing shadows across the terrain. The very character of Highlands is one of quietude, a place where the natural world claims a significant dominion, with winding roads revealing glimpses of homes that seem to have grown organically from the landscape, their architecture often mirroring the gentle slopes and the deep, resonant blues of the sky. This particular corner of San Mateo County, with its roots reaching back to the early days of California's development, has always held a certain allure for those seeking respite and a connection to the land. While no single industry dominates, a blend of residential living, small-scale agriculture, and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty defines the local economy. The proximity to the San Francisco Peninsula’s bustling centers means Highlands offers a unique duality: a peaceful haven for its residents, many of whom commute, while retaining a distinct, almost timeless character. It is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing moods of the coastal weather, a subtle charm that imbues Highlands with its enduring appeal.
Live animated radar for Highlands and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Highlands, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.519938°N, 122.34386°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94402 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Highlands, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highlands, 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 Highlands includes coordinates 37.519938°N, 122.343860°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94402. 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.
