Half Dome Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Half Dome: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Half Dome month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marts | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | 13° | -3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 20° | 4° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 23° | 7° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 23° | 7° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 18° | 3° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 7° | -7° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Half Dome.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 129 km | 3°C | 2°C cooler | 792 mm |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 143 km | 8°C | +4°C warmer | 853 mm |
| Lake Tahoe | 156 km | 9°C | +5°C warmer | 643 mm |
| Nevada | 159 km | 12°C | +8°C warmer | 377 mm |
| Sequoia National Park | 164 km | 2°C | 3°C cooler | 982 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Half Dome
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and marts - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 9°C is 5.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near 1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
At 2.694 m, air here runs roughly 18°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and marts - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Half Dome is a mountain in Yosemite National Park. Half Dome is a mountain known as a granite dome above Yosemite Valley. It sits at 2.694 m above sea level.
Lige nu er det 2°C (35°F) in Half Dome med klart. Det føles som -3°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 1°C og 9°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Half Dome is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er subarctic. januar, februar and marts tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -11°C.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 251 km away. Nearby highlights include Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.
Kort sagt. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 9°C is 5.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 12 PM og 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Half Dome
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 37°44′45.2″N 119°31′59.5″W (37.7459, -119.5332) |
| Elevation | 2.694 m |
| Known for | a granite dome above Yosemite Valley |
| Lokal tid | 1:38 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Half Dome?
Half Dome is a mountain in Yosemite National Park. Its coordinates are 37.7459, -119.5332. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Half Dome lige nu?
It is currently 2°C (35°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 13% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Half Dome?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. januar, februar and marts are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Half Dome in?
Half Dome observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:38 PM.
What is the nearest airport og Half Dome?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 251 km away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 431 km away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 435 km away.
What are the top things og do in Half Dome?
Popular options include Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park, Mount Whitney, Pinnacles National Park and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vejr Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 oktober 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
