Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,126 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month climate normals derived from NASA POWER measurements at a representative elevation.

Sierra National Forest Monthly Climate Averages: Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Data

Name: Sierra National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Sierra National Forest exhibits distinct monthly variations in mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures alongside shifting precipitation rates and relative humidity. These long-term averages for the 1991 to 2020 period provide a stable climatic profile for a representative coordinate at 2125.74 meters elevation. Data includes average daylight hours, wind speed, and precipitation patterns, offering a clear view of the annual atmospheric rhythm across the protected landscape.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly temperature trends and average daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Sierra National Forest Annual Climate Normals, Average Temperature and Precipitation by Month

Sierra National Forest experiences average monthly temperatures ranging from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer maximums across the annual cycle. The climate normals record average daily precipitation rates for each month based on a single representative coordinate at an elevation of 2125 meters.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 6.9 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Track average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Sierra National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Analyze average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours for every month. Compare long-term climate normals across the entire calendar year at a representative elevation coordinate.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-1.5 °C-15.5° to 10.4°	4.6 mm/day	74.3%	2.3 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-1.7 °C-15° to 9.4°	4.3 mm/day	79.2%	2.3 m/s	10.6 hours
March	0.4 °C-13.7° to 12.6°	3.5 mm/day	78.3%	2.2 m/s	11.8 hours
April	3.5 °C-10.3° to 18.5°	1.9 mm/day	70.6%	2.2 m/s	13 hours
May	8.4 °C-4.5° to 23.2°	1.2 mm/day	62%	2.2 m/s	14 hours
June	13.8 °C-1.7° to 28.4°	0.4 mm/day	46.9%	2.3 m/s	14.5 hours
July	18.3 °C5.5° to 31.4°	0.3 mm/day	37.2%	2.3 m/s	14.3 hours
August	17.6 °C5° to 30.7°	0.2 mm/day	33.8%	2.3 m/s	13.4 hours
September	14 °C-0.6° to 28.7°	0.3 mm/day	38.1%	2.3 m/s	12.2 hours
October	8.5 °C-4.8° to 24.6°	1.2 mm/day	45.3%	2.2 m/s	11 hours
November	2.8 °C-10.3° to 18.5°	2 mm/day	58%	2.1 m/s	10 hours
December	-1.7 °C-15.6° to 11.4°	3.7 mm/day	71.4%	2.3 m/s	9.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Sierra National Forest Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes

Calculated monthly climate highlights for Sierra National Forest compare long term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration across twelve intervals. Resulting maxima and minima reflect statistical normals derived from single coordinate sampling rather than observed weather extremes.

Warmest month: July18.3 °C
Coolest month: February-1.7 °C
Wettest month: January4.6 mm/day
Driest month: August0.2 mm/day
Most humid month: February79.2%
Windiest month: August2.3 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.5 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Compare Sierra National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Examine long term monthly climate normals across different protected landscapes to contrast annual temperature and precipitation rhythms. Reviewing standardized atmospheric records alongside wind and humidity metrics provides broader geographic context for diverse regional settings.