Half Dome Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Half Dome: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Half Dome month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tou | 13° | -3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 20° | 4° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| heinäkuu | 23° | 7° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| elokuu | 23° | 7° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| syyskuu | 18° | 3° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| lokakuu | 14° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marraskuu | 7° | -7° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Subarctic. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares ja 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 |
Paras aika vierailla Half Dome
Go in kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 8°C is 6.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
Sade 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 kesäkuu ja elokuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots ja 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 tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
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.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 3°C (37°F) in Half Dome ja selkeä. Tuntuu kuin -2°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 2°C ja 8°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - hyvät olosuhteet.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Half Dome is kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu. Ilmasto on subarctic. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. heinäkuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 23°C, while tammikuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 8°C is 6.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 10 AM ja 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 10/10. 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
| Tyyppi | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| Maa | Yhdysvallat |
| Maanosa | Pohjois-Amerikka |
| Koordinaatit | 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 |
| Paikallinen aika | 8:09 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu |
| Ilmasto | 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 Pohjois-Amerikka.
What is the weather like in Half Dome nyt?
It is currently 3°C (37°F) ja selkeä. Kosteus is 15% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Half Dome?
kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu 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 8:09 AM.
What is the nearest airport ja 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 ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Sää 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 lokakuu 27, 2026 at 8:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
