Donner Pines Tract Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Donner Pines Tract is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C (39°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 7°C (45°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Donner Pines Tract receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 852 mm (34 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 15 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 10 mm (0.4 in) over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Donner Pines Tract Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Donner Pines Tract. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Donner Pines Tract.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year