Half Dome Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Half Dome: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Half Dome month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 5° | -11° | 97 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 4° | -11° | 227 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| março | 6° | -9° | 156 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | 7° | -8° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 13° | -3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junho | 20° | 4° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julho | 23° | 7° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 23° | 7° | 25 mm | ★★★★★ |
| setembro | 18° | 3° | 24 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 14° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembro | 7° | -7° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dezembro | 7° | -8° | 113 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Half Dome
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Half Dome compares com nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Half Dome.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 129 km | 3°C | 2°C cooler | 792 mm |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 143 km | 8°C | +4°C warmer | 860 mm |
| Lake Tahoe | 156 km | 9°C | +5°C warmer | 651 mm |
| Nevada | 159 km | 12°C | +8°C warmer | 374 mm |
| Sequoia National Park | 164 km | 2°C | 3°C cooler | 982 mm |
Melhor época para visitar Half Dome
Go in junho, julho and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and março – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Half Dome
Today is cooler than average for outubro. The forecast high of 9°C is 5.1°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
Chuva is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near 1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
At 2.694 m, air here runs roughly 18°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots com grip for ice
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and março – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Half Dome is a mountain in Yosemite National Park. Half Dome is a mountain known as a granite dome above Yosemite Valley. It sits at 2.694 m above sea level.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 4°C (39°F) in Half Dome com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 1°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 1°C a 9°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 1%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 7.9/10 – boas condições.
A melhor época para visitar Half Dome is junho, julho and agosto. O clima é subarctic. janeiro, fevereiro and março costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 23°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -11°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 251 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney.
Em termos simples. Today is cooler than average for outubro. The forecast high of 9°C is 5.1°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 12 PM a 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Half Dome today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 1°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 Half Dome
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| National park | Yosemite National Park |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América do Norte |
| Coordenadas | 37°44′45.2″N 119°31′59.5″W (37.7459, -119.5332) |
| Elevation | 2.694 m |
| Known for | a granite dome above Yosemite Valley |
| Hora local | 8:07 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Melhores meses | junho, julho and agosto |
| Clima | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Half Dome?
Half Dome is a mountain in Yosemite National Park. Its coordinates are 37.7459, -119.5332. It lies in América do Norte.
What is the weather like in Half Dome agora?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 75% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Half Dome?
junho, julho and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Half Dome, which has a subarctic climate. janeiro, fevereiro and março are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Half Dome in?
Half Dome observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The hora local is 8:07 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Half Dome?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 251 km away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 431 km away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 435 km away.
What are the top things a do in Half Dome?
Popular options include Kings Canyon National Park, Emerald Bay State Park, Sequoia National Park, Mount Whitney, Pinnacles National Park and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 Tempo 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 outubro 25, 2026 at 8:07 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
