National park in California

Pinnacles National Park Map

Interactive map of Pinnacles National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 79°F now🕔 11:10 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Pinnacles National Park is a national park in California. Pinnacles National Park is a US national park known for volcanic spires and California condors.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Pinnacles National Park with clear sky. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 61°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Pinnacles National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 102 mi away. Nearby highlights include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Pinnacles National Park today at 9.8/10. 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.

Map of Pinnacles National Park

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Coordinates: 36°29′26.2″N 121°10′57″W (36.4906, -121.1825)

Quick facts about Pinnacles National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°29′26.2″N 121°10′57″W (36.4906, -121.1825)
Established2013
Known forvolcanic spires and California condors
Local time11:10 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Neighboring national parks in California

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Getting to Pinnacles National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • San Francisco · 112 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
  • Napa · 139 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
  • Sacramento · 145 mi · roughly 3.3 h driving
  • Lake Tahoe · 191 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving
  • Reno · 223 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving
  • Los Angeles · 236 mi · roughly 5.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Pinnacles National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO102 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX236 miLos Angeles

Things to do in Pinnacles National Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pinnacles National Park?

Pinnacles National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.4906, -121.1825. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Pinnacles National Park?

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

What time zone is Pinnacles National Park in?

Pinnacles National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:10 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Pinnacles National Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 102 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 236 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Pinnacles National Park?

Popular options include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Half Dome and Yosemite 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 August 23, 2026 at 11:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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