Oakland/East Bay weather vs. Seattle

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The discussion centers around the comparison of weather conditions between Seattle and the East Bay area of San Francisco, particularly focusing on the frequency of clear days, temperature ranges, and the overall climate experience. Participants also touch on the implications of weather for landscaping and gardening in the East Bay.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the frequency of clear days in the East Bay compared to Seattle, expressing a desire for more sunny weather.
  • Another participant notes that Oakland experiences hot and dry summers with rare frost, suggesting that the climate differs significantly from Seattle.
  • A participant from the East Bay mentions that temperatures are moderate but highlights that the region receives less rain than Seattle, with summer temperatures varying from the 70s to 90s.
  • Concerns about fog in the winter are raised, particularly for those living closer to San Francisco, while the rest of the East Bay is described as relatively mild.
  • Questions about the greenery and landscaping potential in the East Bay are posed, with one participant affirming the presence of great parks but noting that the hills can be dry in summer.
  • Two participants question the relevance of the discussion to engineering, with one humorously suggesting that knowledge of weather is important for planning breaks.

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Participants express differing views on the relevance of the weather discussion to engineering, indicating a lack of consensus on the topic's appropriateness for the forum. There are also varying perspectives on the climate characteristics of the East Bay compared to Seattle, suggesting multiple competing views remain.

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Participants mention specific weather patterns and conditions but do not provide detailed quantitative comparisons. The discussion reflects personal experiences and subjective impressions of climate rather than definitive meteorological data.

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Today's weather in Seattle is amazing! Can anyone currently living in Seattle give me an idea as to how often these type days (few or no clouds, nice blue sky, moderate temps), occur in the East Bay part of the San Francisco metro area?

I am considering a move to that area because of a job opportunity in San Francisco. My other half and I have come to the conclusion that we are most likely to own a home in that area if it is in the Berkeley or Oakland area (generally). Without turning this discussion into one of real estate, and realizing that where I may be working in San Francisco has a sort of unique weather situation of its own, what is East Bay weather like? Are there more clear days throughout the year as compared to Seattle? How are the temps, pretty moderate like Seattle from what I can see? Are there weeks of seemingly unbreakable clouds like there are here in the winter (lately spring, summer and fall too).

I don't need this type of weather everyday, heck, I grew up in New Jersey with cold and depressing winters. I do miss the fact that even in New Jersey during the winter there were days with some sun. I'm hoping the East Bay area may give me some of that back. I have had difficulty adjusting to the cloudy Seattle weather, even after four years of being here.

One last unrelated question, how green and lush is the East Bay area? I'm into landscaping, nice gardens and lush greenery. Am I going to be giving this up? It's been a few years since I've visited and I can't remember too well.

Thanks!
 
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Oakland is hot and dry in the summer. Frost is rare. Many things grow well there.

But um, this is the Washington forum. Maybe you should have this post moved to the California forum. Seattle climate does not resemble Oakland climate.

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From the East Bay here... Temps are equally moderate, but we don't get as much rain as you guys do... Summer weather can range from 70s-90s depending on where you are in the Bay Area. If you live closer to San Francisco, you'd see fog almost every day during the winter, but the rest of the East Bay is relatively mild...

Lush greenery? I'd say there are some great parks in the Bay Area... Golden Gate Park in SF is amazing all year long, the hills can be very dry during the summer, but then again it just hasn't rained in a while here...
 
Pardon my ignorance, but what the hell does this have to do with engineering?
 
Topher925 said:
Pardon my ignorance, but what the hell does this have to do with engineering?
Loads! We need to know where it's best to take our 3-hour lunch breaks!
 

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