Redwood City, California Weather
Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, San Mateo County.
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About Redwood City, California
Redwood City rests on the eastern edge of the San Francisco Peninsula, where the land gently slopes from the coastal hills toward the shimmering expanse of the bay. It lies 2.0 miles south-east of San Carlos, CA (from San Carlos, CA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-east of San Mateo. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, diffused light, a gentle reminder of the Pacific's proximity, while the scent of eucalyptus and damp earth mingles with the faint salt tang from the tidal flats. Though the downtown core buzzes with a modern energy, the surrounding neighborhoods retain a quiet residential character, punctuated by mature trees that soften the urban grid and offer a sense of established permanence. Hills rise to the west, their slopes dotted with homes, and beyond them, the broader contours of the peninsula suggest a landscape shaped by both geological time and human endeavor. The story of Redwood City is one of transformation, from its early days as a lumber and agricultural hub to its current standing as a vibrant center within Silicon Valley. The name itself evokes the magnificent redwood forests that once dominated the region, a testament to a natural heritage that has largely receded but not entirely vanished from memory or the occasional grand specimen still found. Today, its economy thrives on technology and innovation, drawing a diverse population and fostering a dynamic, fast-paced environment that contrasts with the more bucolic past. Along the waterfront, remnants of its maritime and industrial past can still be glimpsed, a quiet dialogue between the industry that once built it and the technology that defines it now. The city's proximity to the bay has always been a defining feature, shaping its character and offering opportunities for recreation and a connection to the wider world.
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| Location | Redwood City, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.485215°N, 122.236355°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94062, 94065, 94061, 94063, 94064 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Redwood City, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Redwood City, 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 Redwood City includes coordinates 37.485215°N, 122.236355°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94062, 94065, 94061, 94063, 94064. 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.
