National park in California

Kings Canyon National Park Map

Interactive map of Kings Canyon National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 57°F now🕔 11:53 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in California. Kings Canyon National Park is a US national park known for deep glacial canyons and giant sequoias.

Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Kings Canyon National Park with clear sky. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 47°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 12°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 197 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Half Dome and Yosemite National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kings Canyon National Park today at 9.8/10. 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.

Map of Kings Canyon National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°53′16.4″N 118°33′18.4″W (36.8879, -118.5551)

Quick facts about Kings Canyon National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°53′16.4″N 118°33′18.4″W (36.8879, -118.5551)
Established1940
Known fordeep glacial canyons and giant sequoias
Local time11:53 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Neighboring national parks in California

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Getting to Kings Canyon National Park

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Kings Canyon National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS197 miLas Vegas
Los Angeles International AirportLAX204 miLos Angeles
San Francisco International AirportSFO216 miSan Francisco
San Diego International AirportSAN297 miSan Diego

Things to do in Kings Canyon National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kings Canyon National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kings Canyon National Park?

Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.8879, -118.5551. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park right now?

It is currently 57°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 45% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kings Canyon National Park, which has a subarctic climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kings Canyon National Park in?

Kings Canyon National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:53 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Kings Canyon National Park?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 197 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 204 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 216 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Kings Canyon National Park?

Popular options include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park and Pinnacles National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 August 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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