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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.

☀️ 79°F now🕔 7:08 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

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.

Active alerts for Pinnacles National Park

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Pinnacles National Park right now

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79°F
Clear sky · feels like 73°F
Humidity30%
Wind11 mph N
Gusts16 mph
UV index0.2 · Low
Cloud cover3%
Pressure948 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality68 · Moderate
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 79%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:08 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

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

8 PM🌙76°0%11 mph
9 PM🌙72°0%10 mph
10 PM🌙70°0%9 mph
11 PM🌙68°0%7 mph
12 AM🌙66°0%5 mph
1 AM🌙66°0%7 mph
2 AM🌙67°0%7 mph
3 AM🌙67°0%7 mph
4 AM🌙67°0%7 mph
5 AM🌙67°0%6 mph
6 AM🌙68°0%4 mph
7 AM☁️68°0%1 mph
8 AM☁️73°0%1 mph
9 AM☁️80°0%1 mph
10 AM☁️84°1%2 mph
11 AM☁️88°1%3 mph
12 PM☁️91°0%5 mph
1 PM☁️92°0%7 mph
2 PM☁️93°0%8 mph
3 PM☁️93°0%10 mph
4 PM☁️93°1%11 mph
5 PM☁️92°0%10 mph
6 PM☁️89°1%9 mph
7 PM☁️84°1%9 mph

16-day forecast for Pinnacles National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22⛅ Partly cloudy93° / 61°3%11 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast93° / 66°1%11 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast92° / 65°1%10 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast96° / 65°1%13 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast98° / 64°0%13 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast97° / 64°2%10 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast98° / 67°2%10 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast97° / 66°2%11 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky96° / 64°2%11 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky93° / 63°0%11 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky92° / 60°1%11 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☀️ Clear sky88° / 57°2%12 mph7
Thu, Sep 3🌤️ Mainly clear84° / 54°3%12 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast90° / 55°3%10 mph7
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast93° / 61°6%10 mph7
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast87° / 56°10%10 mph7

Climate in Pinnacles National 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
January59°41°1,9 in★★★☆☆
February59°42°4,4 in★★★☆☆
March64°45°1,8 in★★★★
April67°46°0,9 in★★★★
May76°50°0,3 in★★★★★
June85°57°0,0 in★★★★★
July91°62°0,1 in★★★★★
August91°63°0,0 in★★★★★
September84°59°0,2 in★★★★★
October78°53°0,6 in★★★★★
November65°46°2,1 in★★★★
December61°44°3,0 in★★★☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Pinnacles National Park

68
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.510.5 µg/m³
PM1012.5 µg/m³
Ozone35 µg/m³
NO₂9.6 µg/m³
UV index0.2 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Daylight13h 18m
Solar noon1:07 PM
Golden hour (am)6:28 AM - 7:28 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:46 PM - 7:46 PM
Blue hour (am)5:58 AM - 6:28 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 79%
Moonrise5:15 PM
Moonset1:55 AM

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.

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

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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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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-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 23, 2026 at 7:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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