Yosemite Valley, CA weather in July
Yosemite Valley is hot and dry in July: highs average 89°F and nights drop to about 57°F. Rain falls on about 1 day. This is the peak of the warm season in Yosemite Valley.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 57°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.3 in total
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 4% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:24 pm | 6:01 am / 8:08 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry July brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.08 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202013: average high 94°F
- Coolest July1992: average high 84°F
- Wettest July1992: 4.2 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading103°F (July 10, 2002)
- Lowest reading42°F (July 1, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 89°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 57°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.5 h | 13.6 h |
Highs change by +8°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Fresno, CA70 mi · high 98°F · 0 wet days
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA34 mi · high 78°F · 4 wet days
How Yosemite Valley ranks in July
- Normal high161st warmest of 378 cities; 27th of 60 in California
- Wet days56th driest of 378
What to pack for Yosemite Valley in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F
- Layers – afternoons near 89°F but nights near 57°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.5 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 4 heating degree days and 261 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Yosemite Valley in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 57°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 103°F (July 10, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Yosemite Valley in July?
About 1 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (4.2 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Yosemite Valley?
July ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yosemite Valley (51 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Yosemite Park Hq (USC00049855), 0.8 mi NW of the city center, 4,018 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hetch Hetchy (USC00043939), 19 mi NW of the city center, 3,870 ft (96 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).