Mount Whitney Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Mount Whitney: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Mount Whitney month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -9° | -17° | 76 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | -9° | -17° | 200 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -7° | -16° | 117 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | -6° | -15° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -2° | -10° | 27 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juin | 7° | -3° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 10° | 0° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| août | 10° | 0° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembre | 6° | -3° | 25 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octobre | 1° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -5° | -13° | 105 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -6° | -14° | 88 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Whitney
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Whitney compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Whitney.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 26 km | 2°C | +7°C warmer | 982 mm |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 42 km | 3°C | +8°C warmer | 792 mm |
| Death Valley National Park | 122 km | 25°C | +30°C warmer | 110 mm |
| Half Dome | 170 km | 5°C | +10°C warmer | 951 mm |
| Yosemite National Park | 181 km | 4°C | +9°C warmer | 947 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Mount Whitney
Go in juin, juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: février, mars and novembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Whitney
Today is much colder than average for octobre. The forecast high of -10°C is 11.8°C below the 1°C typical for this month.
A 26% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Overnight lows near -17°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
At 4.421 m, air here runs roughly 29°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid février, mars and novembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Mount Whitney is a mountain in California. Mount Whitney is a mountain known as the highest point in the lower 48. It sits at 4.421 m above sea level.
Actuellement, il fait -12°C (11°F) in Mount Whitney avec brouillard. La température ressentie est de -19°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -17°C à -10°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 26%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Mount Whitney is juin, juillet and août. Le climat est polar. février, mars and novembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 10°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -17°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 286 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park and Half Dome.
En termes simples. Today is much colder than average for octobre. The forecast high of -10°C is 11.8°C below the 1°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 2 PM à 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Mount Whitney today at 8/10. Overnight lows near -17°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 Mount Whitney
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 36°34′42.6″N 118°17′32.3″W (36.5785, -118.2923) |
| Elevation | 4.421 m |
| Known for | the highest point in the lower 48 |
| Heure locale | 12:01 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin, juillet and août |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Whitney?
Mount Whitney is a mountain in California. Its coordinates are 36.5785, -118.2923. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Mount Whitney maintenant?
It is currently -12°C (11°F) avec brouillard. Humidité is 93% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Mount Whitney?
juin, juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Whitney, which has a polar climate. février, mars and novembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Whitney in?
Mount Whitney observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The heure locale is 12:01 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Mount Whitney?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 286 km away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 293 km away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 380 km away.
What are the top things à do in Mount Whitney?
Popular options include Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park and Pinnacles National Park.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
