NWS, American, European side by side around Oakland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Oakland, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 77°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 43°F), with roughly 34 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Oakland right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Oakland climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
58°
45°
Feb
58°
43°
Mar
58°
45°
Apr
64°
46°
May
67°
51°
Jun
72°
53°
Jul
77°
56°
Aug
77°
57°
Sep
76°
56°
Oct
77°
55°
Nov
64°
47°
Dec
60°
45°
Common questions
What's the weather in Oakland today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Oakland 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 Oakland today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Oakland 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 Oakland?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Oakland 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 Oakland?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Oakland, with average highs around 77°F.
How cold does Oakland get?
The coldest month in Oakland is Feb, when overnight lows average about 43°F.
How much rain does Oakland get?
Oakland sees roughly 34 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.