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Geography of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Geography of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 60°F now🕔 8:00 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October

Geography of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Latitude36.515
Longitude-121.94
HemisphereNorthern

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is 29 mi to the south-east, Pinnacles National Park is 42 mi to the east, Santa Clara County is 58 mi to the north and San Francisco International Airport is 80 mi to the north.

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Coordinates: 36°30′54″N 121°56′24″W (36.515, -121.94)

Quick facts about Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

TypeState park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°30′54″N 121°56′24″W (36.515, -121.94)
Established1933
Known forcypress headlands and sea otters
Local time8:00 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September and October
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is known for cypress headlands and sea otters.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 58°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 80 mi away. Nearby highlights include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Pinnacles National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 66°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve today at 9.7/10. 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 Point Lobos State Natural Reserve 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
January60°48°3,0 in★★★★
February60°49°5,2 in★★★☆☆
March61°50°3,1 in★★★★
April60°50°2,5 in★★★★
May60°51°0,7 in★★★★
June62°53°0,1 in★★★★★
July64°55°0,1 in★★★★★
August66°56°0,0 in★★★★★
September67°57°0,4 in★★★★★
October68°56°0,6 in★★★★★
November63°51°3,5 in★★★★
December61°50°3,7 in★★★☆☆

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 36.515, -121.94. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in?

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:00 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 80 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 267 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve?

Popular options include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, 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.
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 August 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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