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Sierra National Forest Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Sierra National Forest is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Sierra National Forest over the year. What is the best time to visit Sierra National Forest?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Sierra National Forest over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Sierra National Forest in January
In January the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally mixed. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Shaver Lake with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Oakhurst with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in February
In February the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally mixed. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Shaver Lake with 10°C (50°F) to moderate in Oakhurst with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in March
In March the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally mixed. The temperatures range from low in Shaver Lake with 12°C (54°F) to moderate in Oakhurst with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in April
In April the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally very good. The temperatures range from moderate in Shaver Lake with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Oakhurst with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in May
In May the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Shaver Lake with 18°C (64°F) to high in Oakhurst with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in May here.
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in June
In June the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally excellent. The temperatures range from high in Shaver Lake with 24°C (75°F) to very high in Oakhurst with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in July
In July the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally good. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Shaver Lake with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Oakhurst with 36°C (97°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Sierra National Forest. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in August
In August the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally very good. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Shaver Lake with 28°C (82°F) to extremely high in Oakhurst with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in August here.
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in September
In September the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally excellent. September is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Shaver Lake with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Oakhurst with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in October
In October the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Shaver Lake with 19°C (66°F) to high in Oakhurst with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in November
In November the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally very good. The temperatures range from moderate in Shaver Lake with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Oakhurst with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in November here.
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pleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sierra National Forest in December
In December the weather in Sierra National Forest is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Shaver Lake with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Oakhurst with 13°C (55°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Sierra National Forest.
Find more detailed climate information for Sierra National Forest in December here.
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pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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