Half Dome Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| März | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares mit 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 | 860 mm |
| Lake Tahoe | 156 km | 9°C | +5°C warmer | 651 mm |
| Nevada | 159 km | 12°C | +8°C warmer | 374 mm |
| Sequoia National Park | 164 km | 2°C | 3°C cooler | 982 mm |
Beste Reisezeit 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 März – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 19°C is 5°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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 und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and März – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Aktuell sind es 17°C (62°F) in Half Dome mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 13°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 8°C und 19°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 3%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.4/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Half Dome is Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist subarctic. Januar, Februar and März sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 23°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -11°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 251 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.
Kurz gesagt. Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 19°C is 5°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 11 AM und 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Half Dome
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 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 |
| Ortszeit | 5:39 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Beste Monate | 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 jetzt?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 41% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Half Dome?
Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. Januar, Februar and März 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 Ortszeit is 5:39 PM.
What is the nearest airport und 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 und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 Wetter 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 5, 2026 at 5:39 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
