Saratoga, California Weather
Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, Santa Clara County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Saratoga. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Saratoga is published on the Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ) page, 17 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga: Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) 23 km · San Carlos Airport (KSQL) 34 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 45 km · San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) 50 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 50 km
Conditions reported at KNUQ describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Saratoga specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Saratoga, California
Saratoga unfolds against the rolling foothills, a tapestry of emerald vineyards and manicured estates where the Santa Cruz Mountains begin their gentle ascent. It lies 3.7 miles north-west of Los Gatos, CA (from Los Gatos, CA: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of San Jose. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of sun-warmed citrus and the dry, dusty scent of chaparral, a scent that deepens as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. Old oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, punctuate the landscape, their leaves whispering secrets in the soft, persistent breeze that drifts down from the higher elevations. The terrain itself is a study in subtle slopes, leading the eye towards the distant, hazy shimmer of the bay, a constant reminder of the proximity to the vast Pacific. The history of Saratoga is as rich and layered as the soil that nourishes its famed wineries. Once a hub for prune orchards and a vibrant agricultural center, the town has gracefully transitioned, its economic pulse now beating with the refined rhythm of boutique wineries, technology firms, and a discerning residential population. The legacy of its agricultural past is still visible in the weathered barns and the enduring charm of its historic downtown, a place where the pace of life feels deliberately unhurried, allowing for lingering conversations over artisanal coffee or a leisurely stroll past art galleries. Saratoga’s distinct character is shaped by this blend of rustic heritage and forward-thinking innovation, a place that cherishes its roots while embracing the future with quiet confidence.
Live animated radar for Saratoga 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 | Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.263832°N, 122.023015°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 95070, 95071 |
| Area Code | 408, 669 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saratoga, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saratoga, 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 Saratoga includes coordinates 37.263832°N, 122.023015°W, situated in Santa Clara County. ZIP code 95070, 95071. Telephone area code: 408, 669. 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.
