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Weather & Climate in Yosemite Valley, CA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yosemite Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 3,966 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,966 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7425°N, 119.5776°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mariposa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional (MCE) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6,313 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 12, 1994 | 4 km S of Carter Springs, Nevada | M6.1 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Antelope Valley, CA | M6.0 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 3 km NE of Mono City, California | M5.8 | 54 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 9 km WSW of Aspen Springs, California | M5.5 | 71 km | 3 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 16 km NNW of Dyer, Nevada | M5.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2004 | 27 km NW of Benton, California | M5.4 | 87 km | 0 km |
| Apr 11, 2020 | 30km SE of Bodie, CA | M5.2 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Feb 13, 2013 | 39 km N of Dyer, Nevada | M5.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Sep 12, 1994 | 8 km ESE of Mesa Vista, California | M5.1 | 116 km | -1 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 32km SE of Markleeville, CA | M5.0 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 29 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M5.0 | 149 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2020 | 28 km SSE of Mina, Nevada | M4.9 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Jul 15, 1998 | 8 km W of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Jun 9, 1998 | 8 km WNW of Aspen Springs, California | M4.9 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 3 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 1995 | California-Nevada border region | M4.9 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Dec 28, 1995 | 9 km WNW of Topaz Lake, Nevada | M4.8 | 108 km | -1 km |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Mammoth Lakes, California | M4.8 | 64 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF2 | 48 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2023 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2020 | EF1 | 64 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 1995 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2006 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2006 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2006 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2002 | EF0 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1998 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1997 | EF0 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1997 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 1996 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1991 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 19, 1986 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mono-Inyo Craters (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 49 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 50 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 56 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CREEK (381,441 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | CREEK | 381,441 | 57 km |
| 2013 | RIM | 257,084 | 39 km |
| 2018 | FERGUSON | 97,307 | 24 km |
| 2017 | DETWILER | 83,297 | 52 km |
| 1996 | ACKERSON COMPLEX (ACKERSON) | 58,161 | 28 km |
| 1987 | PAPER | 49,296 | 52 km |
| 1987 | LARSON | 49,250 | 32 km |
| 1987 | HAMM | 39,333 | 43 km |
| 2018 | DONNELL | 36,151 | 74 km |
| 2008 | TELEGRAPH | 33,479 | 41 km |
| 2020 | SLINK | 26,437 | 87 km |
| 2002 | CANNON | 23,605 | 82 km |
| 2013 | ASPEN | 23,564 | 57 km |
| 2022 | OAK | 19,408 | 34 km |
| 1992 | GULCH | 18,019 | 93 km |
| 1990 | A-ROCK | 17,706 | 19 km |
| 1996 | ROGGE | 17,559 | 50 km |
| 2001 | DARBY | 14,734 | 81 km |
| 2014 | FRENCH | 14,534 | 53 km |
| 2020 | MOUNTAIN VIEW | 14,416 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in |
Yosemite Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.4").