Half Dome Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Half Dome: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Half Dome month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | 13° | -3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 20° | 4° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Ιούλιος | 23° | 7° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Αύγουστος | 23° | 7° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 18° | 3° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 14° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 7° | -7° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Subarctic. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Half Dome
Go in Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is much colder than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 3°C is 10.7°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 42% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough έως soak trails and slow traffic.
Overnight lows near -2°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 Ιούνιος έως Αύγουστος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
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.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -0°C (32°F) in Half Dome με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -3°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -2°C έως 3°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 42%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - Μέτριες — σχεδιάστε ανάλογα με τον καιρό.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Half Dome is Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος. Το κλίμα είναι subarctic. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιούλιος is the warmest month με average highs near 23°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is much colder than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 3°C is 10.7°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 7 AM έως 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 8.4/10. Overnight lows near -2°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
| Τύπος | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| Χώρα | Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες |
| Ήπειρος | Βόρεια Αμερική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 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 |
| Τοπική ώρα | 1:04 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος |
| Κλίμα | 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 Βόρεια Αμερική.
What is the weather like in Half Dome τώρα?
It is currently -0°C (32°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 82% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Half Dome?
Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος 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 1:04 AM.
What is the nearest airport έως 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 έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Καιρός 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 Οκτώβριος 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
