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Mount Whitney 氣候 and Average 天氣

氣候 of Mount Whitney: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 1°C now🕔 7:35 AM local📅 Best: 六月, 七月 and 八月⛰ 4.421 m

氣候 in Mount Whitney month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月-9°-17°76 mm★★☆☆☆
二月-9°-17°200 mm★☆☆☆☆
三月-7°-16°117 mm★☆☆☆☆
四月-6°-15°40 mm★★☆☆☆
五月-2°-10°27 mm★★☆☆☆
六月7°-3°18 mm★★★☆☆
七月10°0°56 mm★★★☆☆
八月10°0°50 mm★★★☆☆
九月6°-3°25 mm★★★☆☆
十月1°-7°20 mm★★☆☆☆
十一月-5°-13°105 mm★☆☆☆☆
十二月-6°-14°88 mm★★☆☆☆

氣候 type: Polar. 來源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Mount Whitney

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day16°C七月 31, 2026
Coldest night-30°C三月 14, 2024
Wettest day114 mm二月 13, 2025

How Mount Whitney compares,天氣為nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Whitney.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Sequoia National Park26 km2°C+7°C warmer982 mm
Kings Canyon National Park42 km3°C+8°C warmer792 mm
Death Valley National Park122 km25°C+30°C warmer110 mm
Half Dome170 km5°C+10°C warmer951 mm
Yosemite National Park181 km4°C+9°C warmer947 mm

最佳旅遊時間 Mount Whitney

Go in 六月, 七月 and 八月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 二月, 三月 and 十一月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★☆☆☆
二月★☆☆☆☆
三月★☆☆☆☆
四月★★☆☆☆
五月★★☆☆☆
六月★★★☆☆
七月★★★☆☆
八月★★★☆☆
九月★★★☆☆
十月★★☆☆☆
十一月★☆☆☆☆
十二月★★☆☆☆

What this means for Mount Whitney

Compared,天氣為normal

Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 2°C is in line,天氣為the 1°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅遊 and driving

Overnight lows near -6°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Worth knowing

At 4.421 m, air here runs roughly 29°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 六月至八月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 19°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots,天氣為grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 二月, 三月 and 十一月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

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.

目前氣溫為1°C (33°F) in Mount Whitney,天氣為晴朗. 體感溫度為-3°C. 今天氣溫介於-6°C至2°C. 降雨機率為1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - 良好.

最佳旅遊時間是Mount Whitney is 六月, 七月 and 八月. 氣候為polar. 二月, 三月 and 十一月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 七月 is the warmest month,天氣為average highs near 10°C, while 一月 is the coldest,天氣為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.

簡單來說。 Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 2°C is in line,天氣為the 1°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 1 PM至4 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 -6°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

類型Mountain
StateCalifornia
國家美國
洲北美洲
座標36°34′42.6″N 118°17′32.3″W (36.5785, -118.2923)
Elevation4.421 m
Known forthe highest point in the lower 48
當地時間7:35 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best months六月, 七月 and 八月
氣候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 北美洲.

What is the weather like in Mount Whitney現在?

It is currently 1°C (33°F),天氣為晴朗. 濕度 is 35% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Mount Whitney?

六月, 七月 and 八月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Whitney, which has a polar climate. 二月, 三月 and 十一月 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 7:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport至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至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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
預報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空氣品質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
氣候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National 天氣 Service.
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 十月 18, 2026 at 7:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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