Mount Whitney Weather Forecast
Mount Whitney weather: 15°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Whitney is a mountain in California. Mount Whitney is a mountain known as the highest point in the lower 48. It sits at 14.505 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 15°F (-9°C) in Mount Whitney with clear. It feels like 4°F. Today runs from 14°F to 23°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mount Whitney is June, July and August. The climate is polar. February, March and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 50°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 1°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 178 mi away. Nearby highlights include Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park and Half Dome.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 23°F is 11.3°F below the 35°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 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 14°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 Mount Whitney 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 Mount Whitney
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 23° / 14° | 0% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 22° / 12° | 3% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 20° / 9° | 15% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 22° / 9° | 60% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌨️ Snow | 22° / 11° | 61% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 33° / 13° | 2% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 37° / 19° | 7% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 28° / 13° | 8% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 30° / 15° | 10% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 26° / 16° | 14% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 19° / 12° | 20% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 26° / 15° | 22% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 30° / 17° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 21° | 19% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 23° | 10% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in Mount Whitney 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 | 16° | 1° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 15° | 1° | 7,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 19° | 4° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 20° | 5° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 29° | 15° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 44° | 27° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 50° | 33° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 49° | 33° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 42° | 26° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 35° | 20° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 8° | 4,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 21° | 6° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mount Whitney
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Whitney
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mount Whitney
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Whitney right now?
It is currently 15°F (-9°C) with clear. Humidity is 30% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Whitney?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Whitney, which has a polar climate. February, March 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 1:35 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Whitney?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 178 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 182 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 236 mi away.
What are the top things to 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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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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.
