Mill Valley, California Weather
Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley, Marin County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Mill Valley. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Mill Valley is published on the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) page, 35 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 Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley: San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) 35 km · Buchanan Field (KCCR) 44 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 44 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 46 km · San Carlos Airport (KSQL) 51 km
Conditions reported at KOAK describe the airfield itself. Weather 35 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mill Valley specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley unwinds along the eastern flank of Mount Tamalpais, a verdant embrace of redwood canyons and sun-drenched hillsides that exhales a perpetually cool, pine-scented air. It lies 4.7 miles south of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 189°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south-south-west of Larkspur. Fog often drifts in from the Pacific, a soft, grey shroud that softens the sharp edges of the landscape and lends a dreamlike quality to the winding roads and clustered homes. The slopes are steep, giving the impression that the houses cling precariously to the earth, their rooftops peeking through a dense canopy of ancient trees. Creeks, swollen by seasonal rains, gurgle and rush through ravines, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the towering redwoods, a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the quiet hum of life in this Marin County haven. This place, Mill Valley, carries the echoes of its past, from the logging operations that once defined its early economy to its transformation into a haven for artists, musicians, and those seeking refuge from the urban sprawl. The historic downtown, with its charming shops and restaurants, retains a distinct character, a testament to the community's enduring appreciation for small-town life and independent spirit. The nearby Muir Woods National Monument, a cathedral of ancient redwoods, draws visitors from across the globe, offering a profound connection to the natural world that so defines this locality. The economic pulse of Mill Valley is now largely driven by its creative residents and the appeal of its scenic beauty, fostering a lifestyle that often prioritizes well-being and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness.
Live animated radar for Mill Valley 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 | Mill Valley, Marin County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.906111°N, 122.545°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94941, 94942 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mill Valley, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley includes coordinates 37.906111°N, 122.545000°W, situated in Marin County. ZIP code 94941, 94942. 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.
