State park in California

Emerald Bay State Park Weather Forecast

Emerald Bay State Park weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 8:37 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Emerald Bay State Park is a state park in California. Emerald Bay State Park is known for a Tahoe bay with an island.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Emerald Bay State Park with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 46°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Emerald Bay State Park is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 29°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 154 mi away. Nearby highlights include Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Alcatraz Island.

In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 67°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Emerald Bay State Park today at 9.5/10. 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.

Weather in Emerald Bay State Park right now

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59°F
Overcast · feels like 51°F
Humidity35%
Wind8 mph W
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure800 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 41 mi
Air quality91 · Moderate
Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 67%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:37 PM, Sep 20 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 PM☁️58°1%7 mph
10 PM☁️57°1%3 mph
11 PM☁️56°1%3 mph
12 AM☁️55°1%2 mph
1 AM☁️55°1%3 mph
2 AM☁️55°1%2 mph
3 AM🌙54°1%3 mph
4 AM🌙54°1%4 mph
5 AM☁️53°1%4 mph
6 AM☁️53°1%5 mph
7 AM🌤️53°1%4 mph
8 AM☀️55°0%3 mph
9 AM☀️61°0%1 mph
10 AM☁️64°0%4 mph
11 AM☁️66°1%6 mph
12 PM☁️68°2%6 mph
1 PM☁️70°3%7 mph
2 PM☁️70°3%7 mph
3 PM☁️70°7%9 mph
4 PM☁️68°6%13 mph
5 PM🌤️66°7%14 mph
6 PM62°9%14 mph
7 PM☁️59°5%14 mph
8 PM☁️57°3%11 mph

16-day forecast for Emerald Bay State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Sep 20☁️ Overcast69° / 46°1%11 mph6
Mon, Sep 21☁️ Overcast70° / 53°9%14 mph6
Tue, Sep 22☁️ Overcast71° / 51°2%11 mph7
Wed, Sep 23☁️ Overcast72° / 50°0%15 mph7
Thu, Sep 24☁️ Overcast69° / 50°0%19 mph7
Fri, Sep 25☁️ Overcast68° / 48°1%16 mph7
Sat, Sep 26☁️ Overcast69° / 47°1%18 mph6
Sun, Sep 27☁️ Overcast64° / 47°1%16 mph5
Mon, Sep 28☀️ Clear sky72° / 46°2%9 mph6
Tue, Sep 29☀️ Clear sky74° / 51°8%15 mph6
Wed, Sep 30☁️ Overcast76° / 53°12%9 mph6
Thu, Oct 1🌦️ Light rain55° / 49°3% · 0,6 in6 mph1
Fri, Oct 2🌦️ Drizzle65° / 49°10% · 0,1 in7 mph6
Sat, Oct 3☀️ Clear sky66° / 48°10%8 mph6
Sun, Oct 4☁️ Overcast70° / 49°6%18 mph6
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast65° / 47°2%24 mph6

Climate in Emerald Bay 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
January38°29°3,7 in★★☆☆☆
February38°29°8,3 in☆☆☆☆
March43°31°6,0 in★★☆☆☆
April47°33°2,0 in★★★☆☆
May58°40°1,2 in★★★★
June70°49°0,1 in★★★★★
July76°55°0,4 in★★★★★
August74°54°0,4 in★★★★★
September67°49°0,7 in★★★★★
October57°41°1,3 in★★★★
November46°33°4,2 in★★☆☆☆
December43°32°5,7 in★★☆☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Emerald Bay State Park

91
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.518.4 µg/m³
PM1020.1 µg/m³
Ozone131 µg/m³
NO₂2.5 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeNoticeable haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:46 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Daylight12h 14m
Solar noon12:53 PM
Golden hour (am)6:46 AM - 7:46 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blue hour (am)6:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 67%
Moonrise3:55 PM
Moonset12:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Emerald Bay State Park

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Emerald Bay State Park?

Emerald Bay State Park is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 38.9542, -120.11. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Emerald Bay State Park right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 35% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Emerald Bay State Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Emerald Bay State Park, which has a temperate climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Emerald Bay State Park in?

Emerald Bay State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:37 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Emerald Bay State Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 154 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Emerald Bay State Park?

Popular options include Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge and Kings Canyon 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 September 20, 2026 at 8:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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