Hillsborough, California Weather
Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, San Mateo County.
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About Hillsborough, California
Hillsborough unfolds as a verdant expanse, a gentle rise of hills cloaked in a mosaic of mature trees and manicured lawns, where the Pacific air, cool and carrying the faint tang of salt, drifts inland. It lies 1.0 miles south-west of Burlingame, CA (from Burlingame, CA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-north-west of San Mateo. The landscape here is a study in subtle contours, a series of soft inclines that lead the eye towards glimpses of the glittering bay, its surface often a shimmer of hammered silver under the California sun. Homes, grand and understated, are woven into this natural tapestry, their architecture speaking of a quiet elegance, each property a secluded haven where the rustle of leaves provides a constant, soothing soundtrack. Even the shadows that lengthen across the emerald grass in the late afternoon seem to possess a hushed reverence, as if the very light understands the peaceful cadence of Hillsborough. This enclave, long a refuge for those seeking both natural beauty and a measure of privacy, has a history rooted in the Gilded Age, a time when industrialists and financiers discovered the allure of its elevated position and the promise of a tranquil escape from the burgeoning city below. The local economy, while no longer driven by sprawling ranches that once characterized the region, remains one of refined services and residential prosperity, supporting the upkeep of its estates and the amenities that cater to a discerning populace. Hillsborough’s distinctive character is not marked by bustling marketplaces or public squares, but rather by the quiet dignity of its private residences and the enduring presence of its natural beauty, a carefully preserved haven where the echoes of past wealth are softened by the persistent whisper of the wind through the eucalyptus.
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| Location | Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.574103°N, 122.379416°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94010 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hillsborough, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough includes coordinates 37.574103°N, 122.379416°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94010. Telephone area code: 415, 628. 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.
