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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 8°F

San Rafael weather

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Mostly clear,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put San Rafael's high today between 73° and 80°, a 8° split. Tomorrow looks mostly clear around 75°, with a 0% chance of rain.

77°53°
75°54°
84°53°
87°59°
95°65°
94°69°
Todaysplit ±8°Tomorrowmodels agreeMondaysplit ±6°Tuesdaysplit ±8°Wednesdaysplit ±13°Thursdaysplit ±17°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
78°
Mostly clear
Today 78°·Low 54°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
80°
Fog
Today 80°·Low 52°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
73°
Partly cloudy
Today 73°·Low 54°·Rain 0%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around San Rafael and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Mostly clear
77° 53°
±8°
Tomorrow
Mostly clear
75° 54°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
84° 53°
±6°
Tue
Cloudy
87° 59°
±8°
Wed
Cloudy
95° 65°
±13°
Thu
Mostly clear
94° 69°
±17°
Fri
Mostly clear
82° 60°
±10°
Sat
Mostly clear
79° 58°
±13°
Sun
Mostly clear
77° 57°
±19°
Mon
Mostly clear
79° 57°
±22°
Tue
Mostly clear
81° 56°
±21°
Wed
Cloudy
85° 56°
±18°
Thu
Partly cloudy
84° 57°
±13°
Fri
Clear
77° 55°
models agree

San Rafael, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 41°F), with roughly 39 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for San Rafael 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.

San Rafael climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
56°
44°
Feb
56°
41°
Mar
57°
43°
Apr
66°
45°
May
70°
49°
Jun
76°
52°
Jul
85°
55°
Aug
82°
56°
Sep
78°
55°
Oct
77°
55°
Nov
62°
47°
Dec
57°
45°

Which forecast is most accurate in San Rafael?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
71±2.9°F97±1.0 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
68
/100rank #2
25±7.5°F91±2.8 mph100100% 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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±8°73° to 80°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±4°73° to 77°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±6°81° to 86°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±8°83° to 91°models agree2% to 2% chance
Wed±13°91° to 104°±4%4% to 8% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in San Rafael

today, local time
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
19:33
Daylight
12h 50m

Common questions

What's the weather in San Rafael today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for San Rafael 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 San Rafael today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for San Rafael 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 San Rafael?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for San Rafael (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 68. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in San Rafael?
July is typically the warmest month in San Rafael, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does San Rafael get?
The coldest month in San Rafael is February, when overnight lows average about 41°F.
How much rain does San Rafael get?
San Rafael sees roughly 39 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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