Mount Whitney Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Mount Whitney: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Mount Whitney month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -9° | -17° | 76 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | -9° | -17° | 200 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -7° | -16° | 117 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -6° | -15° | 40 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -2° | -10° | 27 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 7° | -3° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 10° | 0° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| august | 10° | 0° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 6° | -3° | 25 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 1° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -5° | -13° | 105 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -6° | -14° | 88 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Whitney
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Whitney compares med 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 |
Beste tid å besøke Mount Whitney
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: februar, mars and november - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Mount Whitney
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 7°C is 1.5°C above the 6°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -4°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 juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid februar, mars and november - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
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.
Akkurat nå er det 7°C (44°F) in Mount Whitney med klar himmel. Det føles som 4°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom -4°C til 7°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Mount Whitney is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er polar. februar, mars and november tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 10°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -17°C.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 286 km away. Nearby highlights include Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park and Half Dome.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 7°C is 1.5°C above the 6°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Whitney today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -4°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 |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 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 |
| Lokal tid | 5:05 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | 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 Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Mount Whitney akkurat nå?
It is currently 7°C (44°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 18% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Mount Whitney?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Whitney, which has a polar climate. februar, mars and november 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 local time is 5:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport til 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 til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 september 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
