State park in California

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Travel Guide

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 68°F now🕔 3:05 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Active alerts for Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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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 clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 68°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - 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 81°F is in line with the 81°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 Julia Pfeiffer Burns State 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.

Map of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°9′28.8″N 121°40′17.8″W (36.158, -121.6716)

Weather in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park right now

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68°F
Clear · feels like 66°F
Humidity49%
Wind5 mph NNW
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 16 mi
Air quality75 · Moderate
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:05 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 81° / 68°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 82° / 72°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

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 time3:05 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

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 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.

Airports near Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO108 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX240 miLos Angeles

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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 clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 5 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 3:05 PM.

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.
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 3:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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