State park in California

Emerald Bay State Park Weather Forecast

Emerald Bay State Park weather: 68°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 68°F now🕔 8:44 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 68°F (20°C) in Emerald Bay State Park with clear sky. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 60°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - 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 Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 3.4°F above the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Emerald Bay State Park today at 9.2/10. 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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68°F
Clear sky · feels like 60°F
Humidity33%
Wind13 mph W
Gusts25 mph
UV index0.3 · Low
Cloud cover18%
Pressure805 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 33 mi
Air quality41 · Good
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:45 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:44 PM, Aug 22 local time.

Next 24 hours

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

8 PM🌙65°0%12 mph
9 PM☁️64°0%13 mph
10 PM☁️64°0%15 mph
11 PM☁️64°0%14 mph
12 AM☁️64°0%14 mph
1 AM☁️63°0%14 mph
2 AM☁️63°0%14 mph
3 AM☁️63°0%14 mph
4 AM☁️63°0%13 mph
5 AM☁️62°0%10 mph
6 AM☁️62°0%7 mph
7 AM☁️61°0%6 mph
8 AM☁️67°0%5 mph
9 AM☁️70°0%5 mph
10 AM☁️73°1%9 mph
11 AM☁️76°1%11 mph
12 PM☁️77°1%13 mph
1 PM☁️78°2%13 mph
2 PM☁️78°2%14 mph
3 PM☁️77°2%15 mph
4 PM☁️76°2%16 mph
5 PM☁️74°2%15 mph
6 PM☁️72°2%13 mph
7 PM☁️69°2%11 mph

16-day forecast for Emerald Bay State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast78° / 60°5%15 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast78° / 61°2%16 mph8
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast77° / 55°1%16 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast76° / 56°1%17 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast76° / 56°2%17 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast76° / 54°3%18 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☀️ Clear sky76° / 53°5%18 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast75° / 53°5%16 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast75° / 54°3%16 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky75° / 53°1%16 mph8
Tue, Sep 1🌤️ Mainly clear73° / 52°1%17 mph8
Wed, Sep 2⛅ Partly cloudy72° / 51°3%17 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky70° / 47°0%17 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast73° / 46°6%9 mph6
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast75° / 51°16%16 mph7
Sun, Sep 6🌤️ Mainly clear71° / 46°13%22 mph7

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°0,6 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

41
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.5 µg/m³
PM102.8 µg/m³
Ozone73 µg/m³
NO₂1.3 µg/m³
UV index0.3 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset7:45 PM
Daylight13h 25m
Solar noon1:02 PM
Golden hour (am)6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Blue hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset12:55 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 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 33% and wind is 13 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 8:44 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 Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

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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 August 22, 2026 at 8:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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