🇺🇸 Nome vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Nome, United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 18 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 122 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · San FranciscoDrier · San Francisco

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Nome🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high
1°C
19°C
Hottest month
July · 14°C
September · 24°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-16°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year
186
64
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Nome

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in January (-16°C).

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nome or San Francisco warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 18 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Nome or San Francisco?

Nome is rainier — San Francisco sees about 122 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Nome vs San Francisco?

Nome is best around June, July, August; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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