San Francisco is in for a cool, muggy Wednesday, with highs near 72°F under mostly cloudy skies before temperatures actually slide back to around 68°F by afternoon — and a slim chance of light drizzle, so keep a light jacket handy if you’re walking the Marina Green or Ocean Beach this morning.
Today’s Setup
According to the National Weather Service, the muggy feel isn’t your imagination: a remnant low from what was once Tropical Storm Elida pushed a moisture-rich, cooler air mass into the Bay Area overnight, and dewpoints have jumped into the 50s and 60s across the forecast area. That combination could produce a few patches of light drizzle, especially near the coast and around Twin Peaks and the Sunset, where Karl the Fog is holding court. Southwest wind runs 8 to 14 mph today with gusts to 20 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday is your best bet before onshore breezes pick up, and honestly Thursday looks like the nicer outdoor day — mostly sunny, high near 69°F, with a west wind of 7 to 15 mph. The NWS’s key message for the week: breezy onshore winds return for the second half of the week, with temperatures hovering close to normal, so plan errands or a Golden Gate Park stroll for daylight hours rather than evening.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
No severe weather is expected here — the Storm Prediction Center has no outlook covering the Bay Area, and the Weather Prediction Center’s excessive rainfall concern today is focused entirely on Virginia and North Carolina, not California. The main story locally is wind: gusts near 20-23 mph through Thursday, so if you’ve got patio furniture out, outdoor furniture covers are worth grabbing before things get breezy.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up — muggy mornings plus a cooling wind means a light jacket over a T-shirt works well. The humidity can leave hair frizzy fast, so anti-frizz hair serum is a smart bag add, and a windproof beanie wool cap isn’t a bad idea for evening walks along the water.
Gameday & Events
The San Jose Earthquakes host Orlando City SC Thursday, July 23 at PayPal Park, and gameday weather should be pleasant — mostly sunny, high near 69°F. Find tickets on StubHub and grab a San Jose Earthquakes jersey or San Jose Earthquakes scarf before kickoff. Also on deck: Ed Sheeran’s LOOP Tour lands at Levi’s Stadium on July 25 — Get tickets on SeatGeek and pair the night with an Ed Sheeran hoodie.
Helpful Links
If the wind has you eyeing the water, check out this floating lounge deal for calmer days ahead, or fire up dinner with this smoked tri-tip guide.
Tonight’s Dinner
With the damp, cool air outside, something warm and easy like pasta or a quick stir-fry hits the spot. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered — Amazon Fresh groceries makes skipping a foggy grocery run simple.
Next Few Days
Expect lows near 58°F tonight, then a mostly sunny Thursday near 69°F with lows around 57°F Thursday night as breezy onshore winds settle in for the back half of the week.
