Pinnacles National Park Weather Forecast
Pinnacles National Park weather: 79°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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Weather in Pinnacles National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:08 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Pinnacles National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 93° / 61° | 3% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 66° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 65° | 1% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 65° | 1% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 64° | 0% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 64° | 2% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 67° | 2% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 66° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 64° | 2% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 63° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 60° | 1% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 57° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 54° | 3% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 55° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 61° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 56° | 10% | 10 mph | 7 |
Climate in Pinnacles National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 41° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 59° | 42° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 45° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 46° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 50° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 57° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 63° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 84° | 59° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 65° | 46° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 61° | 44° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Pinnacles National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Pinnacles National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Pinnacles National 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.
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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 7:08 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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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 7:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

