Half Dome Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Half Dome: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Half Dome month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | 13° | -3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 20° | 4° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 23° | 7° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 23° | 7° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 18° | 3° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 14° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | 7° | -7° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Half Dome
Go in junio, julio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of 4°C is 9.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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 junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay 2°C (36°F) in Half Dome con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de -2°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -1°C a 4°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 10%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.2/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Half Dome is junio, julio and agosto. El clima es subarctic. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 23°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -11°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 251 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.
En términos sencillos. Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of 4°C is 9.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 11 AM a 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 9.3/10. 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 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 |
| Hora local | 9:30 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio and agosto |
| Clima | 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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Half Dome ahora mismo?
It is currently 2°C (36°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 63% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Half Dome?
junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. enero, febrero and marzo 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 hora local is 9:30 AM.
What is the nearest airport a 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 a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 octubre 24, 2026 at 9:30 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
