Weather in Elkhorn
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:08 am (PDT)- Feels like
- 46 °F
- Low / high
- 51 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5 mph NE
Today in Elkhorn: overcast, 51 °F to 67 °F, with a 0% chance of rain and a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Tomorrow, overcast, 54 °F to 64 °F and a 1% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Thursday 29, at 67 °F. Next likely rain: Saturday 31 (39%).
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | High tides | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 67 °F | 0% | 13 mph W | 4.7 ft | 2:34 am · 1:17 pm | HRRR + NBM | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 64 °F | 1% | 10 mph WSW | 4.3 ft | 3:40 am · 2:16 pm | NBM | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 61 °F | 39% · 0.05 in | 8 mph N | 3.7 ft | 4:52 am · 3:23 pm | NBM | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 63 °F | 15% | 13 mph N | 6.0 ft | 4:59 am · 3:38 pm | NBM | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 66 °F | 3% | 12 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 5:52 am · 4:55 pm | NBM | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 66 °F | 12% | 12 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 6:36 am · 6:06 pm | NBM | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 65 °F | 10% | 9 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 7:15 am · 7:15 pm | NBM | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 65 °F | 13% | 11 mph WSW | 5.2 ft | 7:50 am · 8:20 pm | NBM | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 64 °F | 14% | 11 mph NW | 12 ft | 8:24 am · 9:19 pm | NBM | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 64 °F | 7% | 9 mph N | 12 ft | 8:56 am · 10:14 pm | NBM | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 65 °F | 6% | 9 mph NNE | 10.0 ft | 9:26 am · 11:04 pm | NBM + ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 69 °F | 4% · 0.02 in | 9 mph N | 10 ft | 9:55 am · 11:53 pm | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 67 °F | 16% | 12 mph S | 10 ft | 10:24 am | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 58 / 69 °F | 22% | 11 mph SSE | 14 ft | 12:39 am · 10:54 am | ECMWF |
Each hour comes from the best model for this spot: HRRR until Thursday 29 9:00 pm; then NBM until Sunday 8 11:00 pm; then ECMWF until Thursday 12 7:00 pm; then GFS.
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 52° | 51° | 55° | 67° | 65° | 62° | 60° |
| Chance of rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 3 ENE | 5 E | 4 E | 4 WSW | 11 WSW | 9 WNW | 4 W |
| Humidity | 50% | 59% | 58% | 58% | 50% | 56% | 71% | 82% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | HRRR | HRRR | HRRR | HRRR | HRRR | HRRR | HRRR | NBM |
Do the models agree?
High confidenceThe models agree for the next few days: the forecast is fairly solid.
What 6 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 67° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 66° | 70° | 66° |
| AIFS | 64° | 64° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| GFS | 68° | 65° | 63° | 63° | 73° | 76° | 65° |
| ICON | 67° | 66° | 60° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 65° |
| HRRR | 67° | 65° | — | — | — | — | — |
| NBM | 65° | 64° | 61° | 63° | 66° | 66° | 65° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | low | high |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0 | 0 | 0.02 in | 0.12 in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AIFS | 0 | 0 | 0.14 in | 0.02 in | 0 | 0.00 in | 0.04 in |
| GFS | 0 | 0 | 0.06 in | 0.00 in | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ICON | 0 | 0 | 0.22 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HRRR | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NBM | 0 | 0 | 0.05 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 719 | 921 | 717 | 1019 | 818 | 715 | 1131 |
| AIFS | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| GFS | 712 | 911 | 710 | 1110 | 911 | 79 | 811 |
| ICON | 613 | 614 | 39 | 921 | 415 | 412 | 616 |
| HRRR | 1316 | 1113 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NBM | 915 | 1017 | 813 | 1320 | 1215 | 1215 | 916 |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | medium | high | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 12% | 10% | 14% | 26% | 0% | 11% | 12% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 6% | 13% | 19% | 23% | 0% | 10% | 2% |
| NBM (NOAA) | 0% | 1% | 39% | 15% | 3% | 12% | 10% |
| Thunderstorm (NBM) | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and wetter.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit above +0.9 °F | Normal | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Above +3.2 °F | Well above +134% | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit above +1.8 °F | Above +61% | 64° / 46° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | A bit above +2.2 °F | Normal | 62° / 45° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | A bit above +1.6 °F | A bit above +27% | 61° / 43° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| November | Above +3.1 °F | Above +64% |
| December | Above +3.4 °F | Above +50% |
| January | Above +3.1 °F | Well above +132% |
| February | A bit above +1.4 °F | Above +96% |
| March | A bit above +1.6 °F | Above +99% |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give. The long-range sea temperature isn't usable at this spot (the model's grid cell falls on land).
Elkhorn climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Elkhorn is from June to September: highs of 70 °F to 73 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 61° | 42° | 4.48 in | 9 | 3.9 | 55° | 7.3 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 62° | 43° | 3.84 in | 9 | 4.5 | 55° | 7.1 ft |
| MarchMar | 64° | 45° | 3.03 in | 8 | 7.0 | 55° | 6.7 ft |
| AprilApr | 67° | 46° | 1.59 in | 4 | 8.2 | 54° | 6.5 ft |
| MayMay | 68° | 49° | 0.48 in | 2 | 9.1 | 54° | 5.6 ft |
| JuneJun | 70° | 51° | 0.18 in | 1 | 10.5 | 55° | 5.4 ft |
| JulyJul | 71° | 52° | 0.14 in | 0 | 9.7 | 57° | 4.8 ft |
| AugustAug | 71° | 53° | 0.07 in | 0 | 9.4 | 58° | 4.2 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 73° | 52° | 0.16 in | 0 | 8.8 | 58° | 4.9 ft |
| OctoberOct | 71° | 49° | 1.09 in | 2 | 7.4 | 58° | 5.6 ft |
| NovemberNov | 66° | 45° | 2.46 in | 5 | 5.8 | 57° | 6.2 ft |
| DecemberDec | 61° | 42° | 4.30 in | 9 | 3.9 | 55° | 7.2 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55° | 7.3 ft |
| Feb | 55° | 7.1 ft |
| Mar | 55° | 6.7 ft |
| Apr | 54° | 6.5 ft |
| May | 54° | 5.6 ft |
| Jun | 55° | 5.4 ft |
| Jul | 57° | 4.8 ft |
| Aug | 58° | 4.2 ft |
| Sep | 58° | 4.9 ft |
| Oct | 58° | 5.6 ft |
| Nov | 57° | 6.2 ft |
| Dec | 55° | 7.2 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 21.83 in of rain on about 50 days and about 2,700 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 51 °F now (feels like 46 °F). Today, 51 °F to 67 °F; tomorrow, 54 °F to 64 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 0%. The next day with likely rain is Saturday 31: 39% and 0.05 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.00 in; last 3 days, 0.00 in; last 7 days, 0.28 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 58% now and the dew point is 37 °F.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (19 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Fri 30: 3 · Sat 31: 2 · Sun 1: 4
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Overcast | 46 / 67 °F | 0 | 8 mph NNE |
| Tue 27 | Overcast | 50 / 64 °F | 0 | 10 mph WNW |
| Mon 26 | Overcast | 51 / 65 °F | 0 | 9 mph WNW |
| Sun 25 | Overcast | 49 / 69 °F | 0 | 10 mph SW |
| Sat 24 | Mainly clear | 48 / 70 °F | 0 | 7 mph ENE |
| Fri 23 | Overcast | 55 / 65 °F | 0 | 9 mph WNW |
| Thu 22 | Drizzle | 55 / 63 °F | 0.30 in | 8 mph W |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Drizzle | 56 / 64 °F | 0.22 in | 8 mph ENE |
| Tue 20 | Overcast | 50 / 67 °F | 0 | 8 mph S |
| Mon 19 | Overcast | 55 / 64 °F | 0 | 11 mph W |
| Sun 18 | Clear sky | 56 / 71 °F | 0 | 9 mph WSW |
| Sat 17 | Clear sky | 60 / 86 °F | 0 | 10 mph ESE |
| Fri 16 | Clear sky | 55 / 85 °F | 0 | 9 mph ENE |
| Thu 15 | Clear sky | 50 / 82 °F | 0 | 8 mph NE |
| Wed 14 | Clear sky | 49 / 71 °F | 0 | 8 mph N |
| Tue 13 | Clear sky | 47 / 68 °F | 0 | 10 mph NW |
| Mon 12 | Clear sky | 48 / 66 °F | 0 | 10 mph WSW |
| Sun 11 | Overcast | 55 / 64 °F | 0 | 13 mph WSW |
| Sat 10 | Overcast | 56 / 64 °F | 0 | 13 mph W |
| Fri 9 | Overcast | 58 / 64 °F | 0 | 10 mph WSW |
| Thu 8 | Partly cloudy | 56 / 69 °F | 0 | 7 mph W |
| Wed 7 | Overcast | 57 / 76 °F | 0 | 7 mph WNW |
| Tue 6 | Overcast | 56 / 70 °F | 0 | 6 mph NW |
| Mon 5 | Overcast | 57 / 71 °F | 0 | 6 mph W |
| Sun 4 | Overcast | 56 / 75 °F | 0 | 7 mph WNW |
| Sat 3 | Partly cloudy | 55 / 71 °F | 0 | 6 mph WNW |
| Fri 2 | Overcast | 54 / 67 °F | 0 | 6 mph NNW |
| Thu 1 | Overcast | 53 / 66 °F | 0 | 7 mph WNW |
| Wed 30 | Overcast | 54 / 68 °F | 0 | 7 mph W |
| Tue 29 | Partly cloudy | 51 / 69 °F | 0 | 6 mph W |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in ElkhornQuestions
What's the weather like today in Elkhorn?
Overcast, from 51 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Elkhorn?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 1% (0.00 in): overcast.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 47 °F and a high of 67 °F; the warmest day, Thursday 29.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 3 (moderate). Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.93 inHg and steady: −0.07 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Elkhorn?
The best time to visit Elkhorn is from June to September: highs of 70 °F to 73 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Elkhorn in October?
In October, Elkhorn normally sees highs of 71 °F and lows of 49 °F, with about 2 rainy days (1.09 in for the month) and 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 58 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Elkhorn?
The warmest is September, with average highs of 73 °F, and the coldest December, with lows of 42 °F. The wettest is January (4.48 in) and the driest, August.
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- Milpitas 51 °F · overcast · 43 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 5.2 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:08 am (local time).
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