Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California Weather
Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Marin County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is published on the San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) page, 32 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 Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) 33 km · Half Moon Bay Airport (KHAF) 41 km · Buchanan Field (KCCR) 44 km · Hayward Executive Airport (KHWD) 44 km · San Carlos Airport (KSQL) 48 km
Conditions reported at KSFO describe the airfield itself. Weather 32 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Tamalpais-Homestead Valley specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley unfolds in a verdant embrace, where the rugged grandeur of Mount Tamalpais descends into rolling hills and gentle slopes. It lies 6.5 miles south of San Rafael, CA (from San Rafael, CA: bearing 183°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of San Francisco. Sunlight, filtered through the coastal fog that often drifts inland, paints the landscape in shifting hues of emerald and gold, illuminating groves of ancient oaks and stands of bay laurel. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Homes, often nestled into the contours of the land, possess a quiet dignity, their architecture reflecting a deep respect for the natural setting, blending harmoniously with the surrounding terrain. The history of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley is as layered as its topography, a narrative shaped by early ranching families and the subsequent influx of those drawn to its serene beauty and proximity to the burgeoning San Francisco. The land, once dotted with dairies and small farms, now supports a local economy that thrives on a blend of professional services and artisanal endeavors, with many residents commuting to the city while cherishing the distinct character of their valley. The spirit of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for open space are palpable, evidenced in the well-maintained trails that crisscross the hillsides, inviting exploration and fostering a profound connection to the enduring allure of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.
Live animated radar for Tamalpais-Homestead 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 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Marin County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.8793°N, 122.5382°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94941 |
| Area Code | 510 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley includes coordinates 37.879300°N, 122.538200°W, situated in Marin County. ZIP code 94941. 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.
