National park in California

Geography of Channel Islands National Park

Geography of Channel Islands National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 62°F now🕔 2:43 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Geography of Channel Islands National Park

Latitude34.0069
Longitude-119.7785
HemisphereNorthern

Santa Monica State Beach is 73 mi to the east, Area Code 310 is 74 mi to the east, Santa Monica is 74 mi to the east and ZIP Code 90291 is 75 mi to the east.

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Coordinates: 34°0′24.8″N 119°46′42.6″W (34.0069, -119.7785)

Quick facts about Channel Islands National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°0′24.8″N 119°46′42.6″W (34.0069, -119.7785)
Established1980
Known forsea caves, kayaking and endemic wildlife
Local time2:43 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Channel Islands National Park is a US national park known for sea caves, kayaking and endemic wildlife.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Channel Islands National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Channel Islands National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 49°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 79 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort and Coronado Beach.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 7.9°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Channel Islands National Park today at 9.9/10. 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.

Climate in Channel Islands National 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
January58°49°1,9 in★★★★☆
February58°49°3,9 in★★★☆☆
March59°49°1,8 in★★★★☆
April59°49°0,5 in★★★★☆
May60°50°0,0 in★★★★★
June62°53°0,0 in★★★★★
July65°54°0,2 in★★★★★
August68°56°0,0 in★★★★★
September68°58°0,6 in★★★★★
October66°55°0,2 in★★★★★
November61°52°2,4 in★★★★☆
December59°51°3,2 in★★★★☆

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Channel Islands National Park?

Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 34.0069, -119.7785. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Channel Islands National Park right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 15 mph.

When is the best time to visit Channel Islands National Park?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Channel Islands National Park, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Channel Islands National Park in?

Channel Islands National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:43 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Channel Islands National Park?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 79 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 173 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 289 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Channel Islands National Park?

Popular options include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Coronado Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Sequoia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 October 26, 2026 at 2:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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