Richmond, California Weather
Richmond, 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 Richmond, Contra Costa County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Richmond. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Richmond is published on the Buchanan Field (KCCR) page, 26 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) 26 km · San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) 35 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 37 km · San Carlos Airport (KSQL) 48 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 49 km
Conditions reported at KCCR describe the airfield itself. Weather 26 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Richmond specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Richmond, California
Richmond, California, unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the meeting of gentle hills and the expansive San Francisco Bay. It lies 1.8 miles south of San Pablo, CA (from San Pablo, CA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-west of Berkeley. Its geography, a blend of rolling terrain and an accessible coastline, has historically shaped its destiny, drawing early settlers and later industries to its shores. The area's past is deeply intertwined with the development of the West, evolving from its agricultural roots to become a pivotal industrial center, particularly during wartime, a legacy that still subtly colors the air with the ghost of its industrious past. The economy of Richmond has long been defined by its port and manufacturing, a robust engine that has weathered many economic tides, and even now, a resilient spirit of enterprise persists, reflecting the hard-won grit of its working-class heritage. The cultural character of Richmond is one of vibrant diversity and a palpable sense of community, a place where different narratives converge and find expression. While no single landmark dominates the skyline, the city’s spirit is evident in its parks and the enduring presence of its working waterfront, a constant reminder of its maritime connections. Educational pursuits are fostered at institutions like the Richmond University, contributing to the intellectual currents that flow through the area. The city’s connection to the wider world is often felt through the arrival and departure of ships at its bustling port, a quiet testament to its ongoing role in global commerce.
Live animated radar for Richmond 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 | Richmond, Contra Costa County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.935758°N, 122.347749°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94801, 94802, 94804, 94805, 94807 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Richmond, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Richmond, 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 Richmond includes coordinates 37.935758°N, 122.347749°W, situated in Contra Costa County. ZIP code 94801, 94802, 94804, 94805, 94807. 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.
