Weather in Sequoia & Kings Canyon

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have a large range of elevations, and a corresponding range of climates. The two main areas visited are the foothills and the middle elevations, where the sequoias are located. The foothills are mild in winter, warm in spring and fall, and very hot in summer. Most precipitation occurs from January to May.

The statistics below are most accurate for the foothills region. Further up, at 5,000 to 7,000 feet, the sequoia zone, the temperatures are 15-20°F cooler. Deep snows occur in the winter months, and can remain until late May or June.

Current Weather in the Sequoia/Kings Canyon Region

Averages and Records at Sequoia & Kings Canyon

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Record High	Record Low	Avg Precip
January	58	36	84	20	4.70
February	62	39	85	22	4.63
March	65	42	86	26	4.20
April	70	45	96	28	2.23
May	80	52	105	33	0.91
June	90	60	114	38	0.31
July	97	66	113	42	0.09
August	97	66	114	46	0.02
September	91	60	112	37	0.48
October	80	51	103	30	1.26
November	66	41	93	25	2.66
December	59	36	82	17	3.72

All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.