Weather Forecast and Radar for Sequoia National Park

Routes Running Nearby to Sequoia National Park

• The I-5 runs north-west about 90 miles southwest of Sequoia National Park.

Weather in Sequoia National Park

The average temperature for the year in Sequoia National Park is 46.5°F (8.1°C). The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 32.1°F (0.1°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Sequoia National Park is 94.0°F (34.4°C), which was recorded in July. The lowest recorded temperature in Sequoia National Park is -5.0°F (-20.6°C), which was recorded in January.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Sequoia National Park is 41.8" (1061.7 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is February with 7.6" (193 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is July with an average of 0.1" (2.5 mm). There are an average of 67.0 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in March with 11.0 days and the least precipitation occurring in July with 1.0 days.

In Sequoia National Park, there's an average of 201.5" of snow (0 cm). The month with the most snow is March, with 42.2" of snow (107.2 cm).

Precipitation amounts to 1,100 mm (43 in) per year, therefore it is at an intermediate level. But in the winter months, it is abundant. For this reason, snowfalls too are abundant, in fact, 5 meters and 60 cm (220 inches) of snow fall per year. Snow can sometimes fall even in October and May.

The best time to visit the Sequoia National Park is summer, from June to September, since it is the mildest and driest of the year at high altitudes, where the redwoods are found. You will need to dress in layers, and to be equipped for the sun during the day (with hat and sunglasses), but also for the cool evening (and the cold night).

However, it should be remembered that the summer is scorching at low altitudes.

During the rest of the year, and especially from December to March, snow could block the roads, especially those at higher altitudes such as Highway 198. When it does not block them, you can admire the snow-covered sequoias, however, it is mandatory to have chains on board.

Fast Facts About Sequoia National Park

The park was established in 1890.

Major Cities Nearby Sequoia National Park

• Bakersfield, California (roughly 100 miles to the south)
• San Jose, California (roughly 177 miles to the northwest)
• Sacramento, California (roughly 192 miles to the northwest)
• Los Angeles, California (roughly 202 miles to the south)
• San Francisco, California (roughly 212 miles to the northwest)

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