Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,555 m source elevationNASA POWER

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Yosemite National Park Annual Climate Profile: Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Normals

Name: Yosemite National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Access long term climate statistics for Yosemite National Park based on monthly observations from 1991 to 2020. This data details average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a single representative coordinate. These records provide a consistent look at atmospheric patterns across the calendar year, helping to distinguish standard climatology from short term weather events.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing the relationship between seasonal thermal ranges and average daily precipitation cycles over three decades.

Yosemite National Park Annual Climate: Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation

At a representative coordinate in Yosemite National Park, average monthly mean temperatures transition from minus five degrees Celsius in winter to average highs of twenty eight degrees in July. Based on 1991 to 2020 climatology, the patterns show average daily precipitation rates dropping to their lowest values in August when the warmest monthly averages occur.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 3.9 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Analyze long-term climatological averages for temperature bounds, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight.

Yosemite National Park Climate by Month: Twelve Month Weather and Climate Normals

Comparing twelve calendar months for Yosemite National Park reveals key shifts in average temperature bounds, relative humidity, and average daily precipitation rates measured at a representative elevation. Examining wind speed alongside calculated average daylight hours for each month offers a complete climatological profile using NASA POWER data from the 1991 to 2020 baseline period.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-5.1 °C-19.4° to 6.1°	4.1 mm/day	76.9%	3 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-5.1 °C-18.7° to 5.4°	3.9 mm/day	81%	3.2 m/s	10.6 hours
March	-3.1 °C-17.1° to 8.7°	3.2 mm/day	81%	3.2 m/s	11.8 hours
April	0.5 °C-13° to 15.6°	1.8 mm/day	72.8%	3.2 m/s	13 hours
May	5.9 °C-7° to 20.7°	1.3 mm/day	63.1%	3 m/s	14.1 hours
June	11.2 °C-4.2° to 25.5°	0.5 mm/day	50%	2.9 m/s	14.6 hours
July	15.8 °C2.5° to 28.6°	0.4 mm/day	41.5%	2.6 m/s	14.3 hours
August	15.1 °C2.2° to 28°	0.3 mm/day	37.9%	2.6 m/s	13.4 hours
September	11.3 °C-2.9° to 25.7°	0.3 mm/day	42%	2.7 m/s	12.2 hours
October	5.6 °C-7.9° to 21.7°	1.2 mm/day	49.1%	2.8 m/s	11 hours
November	-0.4 °C-14.5° to 15.1°	2.1 mm/day	62.2%	3 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-5 °C-19.6° to 7.5°	3.6 mm/day	75%	3.2 m/s	9.4 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: February: -5.1 °C; July: 15.8 °C; Change from February to July: +20.9 °C
Precipitation: February: 3.9 mm/day; July: 0.4 mm/day; Change from February to July: -3.5 mm/day
Daylight: February: 10.6 hours; July: 14.3 hours; Change from February to July: +3.8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing calculated monthly-average bounds for temperature, precipitation, and daylight duration

Yosemite National Park Climate Highlights: Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Months

Long-term climatology data from a representative mountain coordinate highlights the annual cycle by contrasting the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months in Yosemite National Park. Monthly comparisons trace the relative bounds of wind, humidity, and daylight duration based on historical averages rather than extreme weather events.

Warmest month: July15.8 °C
Coolest month: February-5.1 °C
Wettest month: January4.1 mm/day
Driest month: August0.3 mm/day
Most humid month: February81%
Windiest month: April3.2 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.6 hours

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Explore Other National Park Climate Profiles Beyond Yosemite National Park

Comparing the historical monthly climate normals of Yosemite National Park with other protected areas highlights key geographic contrasts in seasonal behavior and atmospheric trends. Evaluating shared metrics like temperature ranges, precipitation rhythms, relative humidity, average wind speed, and daylight hours reveals how regional topography shapes distinct wilderness climates.