San Francisco sees mostly sunny skies today with a high near 72°F, but muggier air moving in means it’ll feel stickier than the thermometer suggests — dress light, stay hydrated, and keep an eye on rising fire danger if your plans take you toward the hills this weekend.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office says a ridge of high pressure is compressing the marine layer down to around 1,500 feet today, while a surge of monsoonal moisture pushes dew points and humidity higher across the region. San Francisco proper stays comfortable near 72°F, but it’ll feel muggier and less like classic Karl the Fog weather than usual. Winds stay light out of the west-southwest at 2 to 13 mph, gusting to 18 mph near the coast and Ocean Beach, with temperatures easing back to around 69°F by afternoon.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early afternoon is your sweet spot before the sea breeze fills back in. It’s a good stretch for a walk through Golden Gate Park, along the Embarcadero, or out toward the Golden Gate before winds pick up later in the day.
Fire Danger, Heat, And Coastal Flooding
This is the one to watch. The NWS reports elevated fire weather conditions in the higher terrain today, turning near-critical Friday through Sunday as high pressure builds in from the Four Corners and pushes the hottest air of the week into the interior, with moderate to major HeatRisk inland through the weekend. San Francisco itself stays relatively mild thanks to the bay breeze, but stagnant air under the ridge could bring hazy wildfire smoke into the city. If your weekend plans take you toward the East Bay hills, keep an N95 respirator mask smoke on hand for smoky air, and make sure a garden hose 100ft reaches every corner of your yard. The NWS is also flagging minor coastal flooding for bayshore locations along San Francisco Bay starting Saturday evening.
What To Wear
Light layers work best today — moisture wicking undershirts men under a breathable top handles the muggy afternoon air well. Sun exposure is strong even with the marine layer thinned out, so it’s a good week to grab Score a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for Just $5 This Fishing Season if you’re headed to Ocean Beach or Crissy Field.
Tonight’s Concert And Weekend Events
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire bring the Sing a Song All Night Long tour to Chase Center tonight — mild upper-60s by showtime, so a light layer for the walk in isn’t a bad call. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before doors open, and gear up with a Lionel Richie t-shirt or Lionel Richie hoodie. Sunday brings Santana & The Doobie Brothers to Shoreline Amphitheatre for the Oneness Tour — it’s an outdoor venue, so plan for cooling evening temps as the sun drops.
For dinner, tonight’s muggy air makes something light and easy the move — pasta or a quick stir-fry works well without adding to the stickiness. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Friday looks a lot like today near 72°F in the city, but temperatures climb further inland through the weekend as the ridge strengthens and fire weather turns near-critical in the higher terrain. Check the outdoor gear deals page before any hillside or inland plans given the rising fire risk, and keep tabs on the San Francisco weather forecast as the warm-up continues into early next week.
