Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,525 m source elevationNASA POWER

Long-term annual averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration

Kings Canyon National Park: monthly climate

Name: Kings Canyon National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Kings Canyon National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -3.4 to 16.5 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Mapping monthly average temperature ranges and daily precipitation trends to trace the yearly rhythm

Kings Canyon National Park Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Weather Patterns

Long-term climate normals for Kings Canyon National Park show average monthly temperatures shifting from winter means near -3.4 degrees Celsius in December to peak averages of 16.5 degrees Celsius in July. Average daily precipitation rates decrease as temperatures rise, falling from over 4.0 millimeters in January to under 0.2 millimeters in August at the sampled coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 5.2 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: January

Twelve-month climate

Evaluating long-term temperature ranges, average daily precipitation, and calculated daylight across the annual cycle.

Kings Canyon National Park Weather by Month: Twelve-Month Climate Normals

Monthly records for Kings Canyon National Park enable a detailed comparison of average temperature bounds alongside average daily precipitation rates based on long-term climatology. Evaluating the twelve-month cycle instead of a single annual average highlights critical shifts in relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-3.4 °C-18.1° to 8.1°	4.1 mm/day	70.9%	2.7 m/s	9.8 hours
February	-3.3 °C-17° to 8°	3.9 mm/day	74.9%	2.8 m/s	10.6 hours
March	-1.1 °C-15.4° to 11°	3.1 mm/day	73.6%	2.9 m/s	11.8 hours
April	1.7 °C-11.2° to 15.9°	1.8 mm/day	68.3%	2.9 m/s	13 hours
May	6.7 °C-6.1° to 21.2°	1 mm/day	60.2%	2.8 m/s	14 hours
June	12.2 °C-3.5° to 26.2°	0.4 mm/day	46.4%	2.8 m/s	14.5 hours
July	16.5 °C4.4° to 28.9°	0.3 mm/day	39.7%	2.5 m/s	14.2 hours
August	16 °C4.1° to 28.4°	0.2 mm/day	35.5%	2.5 m/s	13.4 hours
September	12.4 °C-2° to 26.1°	0.2 mm/day	39.1%	2.4 m/s	12.2 hours
October	6.8 °C-7° to 22.3°	1.1 mm/day	45.5%	2.5 m/s	11 hours
November	1.1 °C-12° to 16.1°	1.8 mm/day	56.3%	2.6 m/s	10 hours
December	-3.4 °C-17.8° to 9.8°	3.3 mm/day	68.2%	2.8 m/s	9.5 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: December: -3.4 °C; July: 16.5 °C; Change from December to July: +19.9 °C
Precipitation: December: 3.3 mm/day; July: 0.3 mm/day; Change from December to July: -3 mm/day
Daylight: December: 9.5 hours; July: 14.2 hours; Change from December to July: +4.7 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term monthly averages of temperature, daily precipitation, and daylight duration

Kings Canyon National Park Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Contrasts

Comparing the highest and lowest monthly averages reveals seasonal patterns in temperature, daily precipitation, and daylight duration for Kings Canyon National Park. Calculated highlights from long-term climatology data at a representative coordinate illustrate monthly contrasts without representing weather records or uniform conditions across the entire park.

Warmest month: July16.5 °C
Coolest month: December-3.4 °C
Wettest month: January4.1 mm/day
Driest month: August0.2 mm/day
Most humid month: February74.9%
Windiest month: April2.9 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.5 hours

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Compare Kings Canyon National Park Climate Patterns with Other Protected Landscapes

Standardized monthly climate profiles enable direct comparisons between the seasonal rhythms of Kings Canyon National Park and other protected areas across the globe. Analyzing long term data for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight helps clarify how varying elevations and geographic settings shape distinct environmental baselines.