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San Francisco Braces for Persistent Fog and Cooler Temperatures, Inland Areas to Warm by Weekend

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Published on June 02, 2025
San Francisco Braces for Persistent Fog and Cooler Temperatures, Inland Areas to Warm by WeekendSource: Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In San Francisco, residents can expect a persistent pattern of night and morning low clouds with clearing in the afternoon and evening near the coast as we march through the week. The National Weather Service San Francisco detailed in their synopsis that temperatures will remain near or slightly below normal for this time of year. Add to this the continued dry weather: inland, a warming trend is likely to kick start by the weekend.

The short-term forecast predicts the marine layer will linger on into the central coast and Bay Area, regrettably hindering some residents' chances to witness the aurora potentially. For areas bypassed by the marine stratus, skies have been clearer. The low-pressure system is expected to slip down the coast today, leading to a shift in winds that are set to help slowly clear away the stratus. Temperatures for today will likely remain on the cooler side, with the foggy marine influence returning late tonight.

For the upcoming days, the National Weather Service San Francisco notes that "Marine layer returns, with night and morning clouds each day" and that near to slightly below-normal temperatures are anticipated through the bulk of the week, as stated in their long-term outlook. Temperature increases are forecasted, particularly for inland locales, as we approach the weekend.

The detailed forecast provided by the National Weather Service aligns closely with the general trend of temperate conditions. Today's straightforward prediction states a sunny day with a high near 69, while tonight is anticipated to be mostly clear, with a low around 53. Sunny days are on the agenda for the remainder of the week, with temperatures consistently hovering around the high 60s to low 70s, dipping into the mid-50s at night. The weekend looks to maintain similar conditions, ensuring San Franciscans a consistent weather pattern as they navigate through early June.