South San Francisco Climate Data
Since 1951, South San Francisco's average temperature has risen by about 0.0°C, with the most striking increases hitting all seasons. The pace quickened after 1980, averaging 0.0°C of warming per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for South San Francisco
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSouth San Francisco Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for South San Francisco based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadSouth San Francisco Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for South San Francisco area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadSouth San Francisco Hot and Cold Days
Few days above 90°F
Few days below 32°F
South San Francisco Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About South San Francisco's Climate
How much has South San Francisco warmed since 1951?
South San Francisco has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in South San Francisco?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in South San Francisco?
Precipitation patterns in South San Francisco have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in South San Francisco part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in South San Francisco is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across CA and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for South San Francisco?
The climate data for South San Francisco comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 8.78km grid cell nearest to South San Francisco, located at coordinates 37.61°N, 122.49°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for South San Francisco?
The historical climate trends shown for South San Francisco are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: South San Francisco, CA
- Grid Coordinates: 37.61°N, 122.49°W
- Distance to grid center: 8.8 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data