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Sequoia National Park weather in December (California, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Sequoia National Park this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Sequoia National Park typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 2°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Sequoia National Park in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sequoia National Park. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Sequoia National Park, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 188 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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