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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 68°F now🕔 4:58 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Climate in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January63°51°4,4 in★★★☆☆
February62°50°10,9 in★★☆☆☆
March65°52°4,4 in★★★★
April65°51°2,6 in★★★★
May69°55°0,7 in★★★★★
June75°60°0,0 in★★★★★
July78°64°0,0 in★★★★★
August81°67°0,0 in★★★★★
September76°63°0,4 in★★★★★
October75°61°0,7 in★★★★★
November66°54°3,7 in★★★★
December65°53°5,5 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day101°FJul 5, 2024
Coldest night38°FFeb 10, 2025
Wettest day3,7 inFeb 13, 2025

How Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve29 mi57°F38°F cooler23 in
Pinnacles National Park36 mi61°F35°F cooler15 in
Santa Clara County84 mi61°F34°F cooler22 in
San Francisco International Airport108 mi58°F38°F cooler24 in
Mission District118 mi57°F38°F cooler25 in

Best time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What this means for Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 50°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a state park in California. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is known for McWay Falls dropping onto the beach.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park with mainly clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 66°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 50°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

TypeState park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°9′28.8″N 121°40′17.8″W (36.158, -121.6716)
Established1962
Known forMcWay Falls dropping onto the beach
Local time4:58 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park?

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 36.158, -121.6716. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in?

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:58 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 108 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 240 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park?

Popular options include Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Half Dome and Yosemite National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 4:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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