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Oakland weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
61°
Mainly clear
Feels 61° · Wind 6 mph · Humidity 85%
AmericanNOAA GFS
60°
Clear
Feels 61° · Wind 3 mph · Humidity 91%
EuropeanECMWF
58°
Mainly clear
Feels 57° · Wind 8 mph · Humidity 92%

Latest for Oakland: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 61° Mainly clear · American (NOAA GFS): 60° Clear · European (ECMWF): 58° Mainly clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

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

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°

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
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% 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 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

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?
July is typically the warmest month in Oakland, with average highs around 77°F.
How cold does Oakland get?
The coldest month in Oakland is February, when overnight lows average about 43°F.
How much rain does Oakland get?
Oakland sees roughly 34 in of precipitation a year, with January 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.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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