Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yosemite Park HQ, CA Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 36.5"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yosemite Park HQ
Yosemite Park HQ, California averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 36.5"
- annual precipitation
- 189 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
36.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yosemite Park HQ) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Yosemite Park HQ area.
How Yosemite Park HQ compares to every U.S. city
Yosemite Park HQ's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yosemite Park HQ
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Yosemite Park HQ's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 7.0" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 16.8 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.1 | 6.5 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 7.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 6.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 5.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
7.2 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 4.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
8.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,741
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
754
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Yosemite Park HQ's climate means for you
Yosemite Park HQ runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,741 heating and 754 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Yosemite Park HQ, CA
An annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Yosemite Park HQ, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00049855 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Yosemite Park HQ receives roughly 36.5 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 21 and the first fall freeze near October 27. For energy use, 4,741 heating degree days and 754 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Yosemite Park HQ scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yosemite Park HQ, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yosemite Park HQ, California is 54°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Yosemite Park HQ get? ▼
Yosemite Park HQ receives 36.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yosemite Park HQ? ▼
Yosemite Park HQ has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yosemite Park HQ? ▼
Yosemite Park HQ has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 21 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yosemite Park HQ? ▼
Yosemite Park HQ has 4,741 heating degree days and 754 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Yosemite Park HQ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049855 near Yosemite Park HQ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049855. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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