State park in California

Emerald Bay State Park Weather Forecast

Emerald Bay State Park weather: 45°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 45°F now🕔 5:34 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

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 45°F (7°C) in Emerald Bay State Park with clear sky. It feels like 31°F. Today runs from 40°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Emerald Bay State Park is June, July, August and September. 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 4.7°F below the 57°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Emerald Bay State Park today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 47 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Emerald Bay State Park

⚠️Lake Wind Advisory · Moderate
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 12:01PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Issued by NWS Reno NV
⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 40 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 32°F (0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weather in Emerald Bay State Park right now

☀️
45°F
Clear sky · feels like 31°F
Humidity51%
Wind23 mph WSW
Gusts43 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure797 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:34 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: damaging gusts to 40 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 32°F (0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: freezing overnight, 26°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

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

6 PM☀️43°1%20 mph
7 PM🌙41°1%11 mph
8 PM🌙40°1%7 mph
9 PM🌙41°0%8 mph
10 PM🌙40°0%6 mph
11 PM🌙40°0%7 mph
12 AM🌙40°1%10 mph
1 AM🌙41°0%12 mph
2 AM🌙42°0%15 mph
3 AM🌙42°0%19 mph
4 AM🌙42°0%20 mph
5 AM🌙41°0%18 mph
6 AM🌙41°0%17 mph
7 AM☀️40°0%16 mph
8 AM☁️41°0%16 mph
9 AM☁️45°0%19 mph
10 AM☁️47°0%19 mph
11 AM☁️49°0%18 mph
12 PM⛅50°1%17 mph
1 PM☀️50°1%16 mph
2 PM☀️50°0%17 mph
3 PM☀️49°1%16 mph
4 PM☀️47°1%15 mph
5 PM☀️45°1%13 mph

16-day forecast for Emerald Bay State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast53° / 40°1%24 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast50° / 36°1%20 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast55° / 36°0%8 mph5
Thu, Oct 29🌥️ Fog53° / 35°2%16 mph4
Fri, Oct 30🌥️ Fog47° / 32°8%18 mph5
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast42° / 27°32%20 mph3
Sun, Nov 1☀️ Clear sky50° / 26°44%5 mph4
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast53° / 33°14%7 mph4
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast57° / 35°26%6 mph4
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast62° / 43°21%7 mph4
Thu, Nov 5🌦️ Drizzle47° / 38°31% · 0,2 in7 mph1
Fri, Nov 6🌥️ Fog53° / 43°42%29 mph4
Sat, Nov 7🌧️ Showers45° / 39°34% · 2,5 in26 mph0
Sun, Nov 8🌦️ Light drizzle46° / 38°32% · 0,0 in17 mph4
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast59° / 40°16%5 mph4
Tue, Nov 10☀️ Clear sky61° / 43°16%5 mph4

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°55°0,6 in★★★★★
September66°49°0,4 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

46
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52 µg/m³
PM102.5 µg/m³
Ozone103 µg/m³
NO₂0.4 µg/m³
UV index0.5 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:21 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Daylight10h 45m
Solar noon12:43 PM
Golden hour (am)7:21 AM - 8:21 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:06 PM - 6:06 PM
Blue hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:21 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset8:15 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, August and September. 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 45°F (7°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 51% and wind is 23 mph.

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

June, July, August and September 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 5:34 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 October 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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