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Lee Vining (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Lee Vining is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Lee Vining, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Lee Vining tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 314 mm of rain/snow per year. The seasons in Lee Vining, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 59 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 8 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6.4 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Lee Vining Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Lee Vining (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
12°C | 1°C
W 15 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
14°C | 4°C
SW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
11°C | 1°C
SW 4 m/s
10 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Lee Vining in the United States of America

During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Lee Vining?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Lee Vining have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, June, July, August, September and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lee Vining?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lee Vining?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lee Vining?
    December tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lee Vining?
    September is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.

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