Kings Canyon National Park Weather Forecast
Kings Canyon National Park weather: 31°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 31°F (-1°C) in Kings Canyon National Park with clear. It feels like 22°F. Today runs from 30°F to 43°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 43°F is 7.2°F below the 50°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kings Canyon National Park today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Kings Canyon National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:35 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kings Canyon National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 30° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 28° | 6% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 32° / 19° | 22% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 36° / 19° | 63% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 40° / 25° | 63% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 24° | 2% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 29° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 25° | 10% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 44° / 25° | 10% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 25° | 16% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 34° / 20° | 20% · 1,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 21° | 23% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 25° | 13% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 28° | 16% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 34° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
Climate in Kings Canyon National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 13° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 12° | 7,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 35° | 15° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 37° | 17° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 26° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 38° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 67° | 44° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 44° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 38° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 50° | 31° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 20° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 17° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kings Canyon National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Kings Canyon National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Kings Canyon National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 31°F (-1°C) with clear. Humidity is 20% and wind is 2 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 1:35 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
