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Alcatraz Island Weather Forecast

Alcatraz Island weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 62°F now🕔 5:52 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Alcatraz Island is a tourist attraction in San Francisco. Alcatraz Island is a landmark known for the former federal prison in the bay.

Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in Alcatraz Island with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 57°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Alcatraz Island is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Alcatraz Island 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 Alcatraz Island right now

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62°F
Overcast · feels like 59°F
Humidity91%
Wind14 mph W
Gusts22 mph
UV index2.4 · Low
Cloud cover96%
Pressure1012 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality38 · Good
Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset7:50 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:52 PM, Aug 24 local time.

Next 24 hours

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

6 PM☁️61°0%14 mph
7 PM🌥️59°1%15 mph
8 PM🌥️58°0%16 mph
9 PM🌥️58°0%15 mph
10 PM🌥️58°0%14 mph
11 PM🌥️58°0%13 mph
12 AM🌥️58°0%12 mph
1 AM🌥️58°0%11 mph
2 AM🌥️58°0%9 mph
3 AM🌥️58°0%9 mph
4 AM🌥️58°0%9 mph
5 AM🌥️58°0%9 mph
6 AM🌥️57°0%10 mph
7 AM🌥️57°0%11 mph
8 AM🌥️57°0%11 mph
9 AM🌥️58°0%11 mph
10 AM🌥️59°0%11 mph
11 AM☁️62°0%10 mph
12 PM☁️65°0%10 mph
1 PM☁️67°0%12 mph
2 PM☁️68°0%14 mph
3 PM☁️68°0%16 mph
4 PM☁️67°0%17 mph
5 PM☁️67°0%17 mph

16-day forecast for Alcatraz Island

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24🌥️ Fog69° / 57°2%16 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌥️ Fog68° / 57°0%18 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast74° / 56°0%9 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast73° / 61°3%11 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast69° / 59°7%13 mph7
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast65° / 59°0%19 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast65° / 58°0%16 mph6
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast65° / 58°2%14 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast67° / 60°2%14 mph7
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast72° / 59°2%9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast73° / 58°1%11 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast70° / 58°6%13 mph7
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast76° / 58°0%10 mph7
Sun, Sep 6⛅ Partly cloudy72° / 61°3%11 mph7
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky71° / 59°6%9 mph7
Tue, Sep 8☀️ Clear sky78° / 58°3%7 mph7

Climate in Alcatraz Island 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
January58°46°3,3 in★★★☆☆
February59°47°5,6 in★★★☆☆
March64°50°3,0 in★★★★
April63°50°2,0 in★★★★
May65°52°0,6 in★★★★★
June66°54°0,0 in★★★★★
July65°55°0,1 in★★★★★
August69°57°0,0 in★★★★★
September69°58°0,2 in★★★★★
October71°55°0,7 in★★★★★
November62°50°4,1 in★★★☆☆
December57°47°5,8 in★★★☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Alcatraz Island

38
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.55.2 µg/m³
PM107.3 µg/m³
Ozone66 µg/m³
NO₂2.8 µg/m³
UV index2.4 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset7:50 PM
Daylight13h 17m
Solar noon1:11 PM
Golden hour (am)6:33 AM - 7:33 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:50 PM - 7:50 PM
Blue hour (am)6:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset2:55 AM

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

Best time to visit Alcatraz Island

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 Alcatraz Island?

Alcatraz Island is a tourist attraction in San Francisco. Its coordinates are 37.8267, -122.423. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Alcatraz Island right now?

It is currently 62°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Alcatraz Island?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Alcatraz Island, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Alcatraz Island in?

Alcatraz Island observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:52 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Alcatraz Island?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 14 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Alcatraz Island?

Popular options include Golden Gate Bridge, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Pinnacles National Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Emerald Bay State Park and Lake Tahoe.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 24, 2026 at 5:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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