San Mateo, California Weather
San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, San Mateo County.
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About San Mateo, California
San Mateo rests on the peninsula, a place where the fog often softens the edges of the afternoon sun, lending a gentle, diffused light to the landscape. It lies 2.7 miles east-south-east of Burlingame, CA (from Burlingame, CA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-west of Redwood City. Its history is tied to the agricultural bounty of the fertile baylands, once dotted with ranches and orchards that fed a growing region. The economy of San Mateo has evolved significantly, now a hub for technology and innovation, drawing in a diverse workforce and fostering a dynamic business environment. This transformation, however, hasn't entirely erased the echoes of its pastoral past, which can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the quiet streets that fan out from the central commercial districts. The proximity to the bay influences the air, carrying a faint briny scent, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the peninsula's edge. The cultural character of San Mateo is a blend of its varied inhabitants, creating a vibrant, if sometimes understated, local scene. While not boasting a single towering landmark, the city offers pleasant green spaces and a lively downtown area that serves as a gathering point. The educational landscape is robust, with several respected institutions contributing to the intellectual pulse of San Mateo. The spirit of competition can be found in local sports teams, reflecting the broader passion for athletic endeavors across the region. Major events, often drawing from the diverse cultural backgrounds of its residents, punctuate the calendar, offering opportunities for celebration and connection. Though no single individual stands as the undisputed icon of San Mateo, its character is subtly shaped by the countless individuals who have contributed to its ongoing story.
Live animated radar for San Mateo and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | San Mateo, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.562992°N, 122.325525°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94401, 94404, 94402, 94403, 94497 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This San Mateo, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for San Mateo, 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 San Mateo includes coordinates 37.562992°N, 122.325525°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94401, 94404, 94402, 94403, 94497. 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.
