Mount Whitney Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Mount Whitney: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Mount Whitney month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -9° | -17° | 76 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | -9° | -17° | 200 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -7° | -16° | 117 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aprile | -6° | -15° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mag | -2° | -10° | 27 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| giugno | 7° | -3° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| luglio | 10° | 0° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| agosto | 10° | 0° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| settembre | 6° | -3° | 25 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ottobre | 1° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -5° | -13° | 105 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicembre | -6° | -14° | 88 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Whitney
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Whitney compares con 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare Mount Whitney
Go in giugno, luglio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: febbraio, marzo 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 ottobre. 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 giugno a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°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 febbraio, marzo and novembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
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.
Attualmente ci sono -12°C (11°F) in Mount Whitney con nebbia. La temperatura percepita è di -19°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da -17°C a -10°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 26%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 6/10 – discrete — pianifica in base al meteo.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Mount Whitney is giugno, luglio and agosto. Il clima è polar. febbraio, marzo and novembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. luglio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 10°C, mentre gennaio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -17°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 286 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park and Half Dome.
In parole semplici. Today is much colder than average for ottobre. The forecast high of -10°C is 11.8°C below the 1°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 2 PM a 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Paese | Stati Uniti |
| Continente | America del Nord |
| Coordinate | 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 |
| Ora locale | 2:03 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Mesi migliori | giugno, luglio and agosto |
| Clima | 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 America del Nord.
What is the weather like in Mount Whitney ora?
It is currently -12°C (11°F) con nebbia. Umidità is 93% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Mount Whitney?
giugno, luglio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Whitney, which has a polar climate. febbraio, marzo 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 ora locale is 2:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport a 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 a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria 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 Meteo 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 ottobre 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
