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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Fortuna, CA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 73°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 40°F), with roughly 72 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Fortuna right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Fortuna climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
56°
43°
Feb
54°
40°
Mar
54°
40°
Apr
59°
43°
May
64°
48°
Jun
66°
50°
Jul
72°
54°
Aug
73°
55°
Sep
72°
53°
Oct
69°
49°
Nov
61°
44°
Dec
60°
45°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Fortuna today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Fortuna today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Fortuna today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Fortuna and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Fortuna?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Fortuna forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Fortuna?
August is typically the warmest month in Fortuna, with average highs around 73°F.
How cold does Fortuna get?
The coldest month in Fortuna is February, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Fortuna get?
Fortuna sees roughly 72 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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