National park in California

Yosemite National Park Map

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

☀️ 60°F now🕔 4:21 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Yosemite National Park is a US national park known for El Capitan, Half Dome and waterfalls.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Yosemite National Park with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 54°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Yosemite 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 71°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 14°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 156 mi away. Nearby highlights include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Lake Tahoe.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°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 Yosemite National Park today at 9.9/10. 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 Yosemite National Park

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Coordinates: 37°51′54.4″N 119°32′17.9″W (37.8651, -119.5383)

Quick facts about Yosemite National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°51′54.4″N 119°32′17.9″W (37.8651, -119.5383)
Established1890
Known forEl Capitan, Half Dome and waterfalls
Local time4:21 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Maps of each mountain in Yosemite National Park

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Neighboring national parks in California

Sorted by distance from Yosemite National Park.

Getting to Yosemite National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Lake Tahoe · 89 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Reno · 116 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Sacramento · 117 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Napa · 152 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
  • San Francisco · 157 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving

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

Airports near Yosemite National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO156 miSan Francisco
Harry Reid International AirportLAS271 miLas Vegas
Los Angeles International AirportLAX278 miLos Angeles

Things to do in Yosemite National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Yosemite National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 37.8651, -119.5383. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 42% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?

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

What time zone is Yosemite National Park in?

Yosemite National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:21 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Yosemite National Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 156 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 271 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 278 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Yosemite National Park?

Popular options include Half Dome, Emerald Bay State Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake Tahoe, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.

What places are in Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite National Park covers 1 places in this atlas, including Half Dome.

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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 4:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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