United States

Temperature trends in San Francisco

4 weather stations · coverage 1948–2025

+ 2.2°Cin 77 years

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Primary weather station near San Francisco with the most complete temperature record

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Station record

Station id
USW00023234
Source
NOAA
Record
1948–2025
Years
77
Warmest year
2014 (16.7°C)
Coldest year
1949 (12.6°C)
Trend since 1980
+0.24°C / decade

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1948–2025 · San Francisco, United States

First 10 years (1948–1957): 13.15 °C · Last 10 years (2015–2025): 15.33 °C · Gap: +2.19 °C

Annual mean temperatures — NOAA source.

Overview

San Francisco, located in the United States, has been experiencing significant changes in its climate. The data from multiple stations in the region, including the San Francisco International Airport, indicate a notable warming trend over the years.

From the period of 1948–1957 to 2015–2025, the mean temperature in San Francisco has increased by 2.19°C. The first ten years recorded a mean temperature of 13.15°C, while the last ten years have seen an increase to 15.33°C.

Climate Data

Population
3,364,979
Observation Period
1948–2025
Top Warmest Year
2014 at 16.68°C
Record Coldest Year
1949 at 12.61°C

Context

San Francisco's warming trend is consistent with national averages, where the mean annual temperature from 1991–2020 was approximately 14.93°C. The city's climate is also significantly warmer than Paris, with a difference of 2.15°C.

Impacts

The increase in temperatures may lead to heightened risks of heat waves and droughts in the region. These changes can significantly impact local ecosystems and urban living conditions.

Records

YearTemperature (°C)
201416.68
201515.78
202015.65
195815.59
201715.49

Frequently asked questions

Which weather station is used for San Francisco?
Statistics on this page come from the SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT station, id USW00023234, NOAA source.
How long is the temperature record in San Francisco?
The record runs from 1948 to 2025 (77 years with data).
How much has San Francisco warmed?
The annual mean changed by +2.19°C from 1948–1957 to 2015–2025 (first 10 vs last 10 years of the series).
What was the warmest year on record in San Francisco?
The warmest year in this series is 2014 (annual mean 16.7°C).
What is the decade trend since 1980 in San Francisco?
The linear trend since 1980 is +0.24°C per decade.

Downloads — primary station

Station: SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NOAA USW00023234).

Fossil CO₂ emissions (ODIAC) in the grid cell for San Francisco

1° gridded estimate (fossil carbon surface flux integrated over the calendar year, 2000–2023) for the grid cell that contains the city: the plotted value is a surface emission intensity (gC/m²/yr), comparable across regions, not local air CO₂ concentration (wind and mixing are not represented here).

CO₂ page (ODIAC map, Keeling…)

ODIAC 1°×1° grid cell (centre ≈ 37.5°, -122.5°).

All other weather stations near San Francisco

Here are the 3 other stations linked to this page near San Francisco, with data that typically span 1902–2025, depending on the site.