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Live · updated todayTypical peak look

San Francisco, Californiacherry blossoms

in the Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park

Out of season: the next cherry blossoms season is in 2027.

Right now in San Francisco · September

154days to the next cherry blossoms seasonusually from March

Next 7 days

No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.

National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:26 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.

The six stages to peak

Green buds: not yet; Florets visible: not yet; Extension of florets: not yet; Peduncle elongation: not yet; Puffy white: not yet; Peak bloom: not yet.

San Francisco through the year: Green-up Jan–Feb.

How we know

National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, Spring Index 1991–2020 averages (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)

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Questions people ask

Is it blooming in San Francisco right now?

Not now: the cherry blossoms season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 154 days (usually from March).

What is San Francisco like through the year?

Green-up (Jan–Feb).