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Mammoth Lakes (CA) Climate by Month

Mammoth lakes in California has a continental climate with warm, dry summers and long cold winters. During winter snow is very common.

Summers are warm and dry. The average temperature is around 25°C and with around 8 mm of precipation a month the chance you will experience rain is very small.

Average day and night temperature

In Mammoth Lakes, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -9°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Mammoth Lakes typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 492 mm. The seasons in Mammoth Lakes, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high snowfall, with an average of 103 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 9 snowy days. In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

The best time of year to visit Mammoth Lakes in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August 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:
  • Does Mammoth Lakes have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mammoth Lakes?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mammoth Lakes?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mammoth Lakes?
    December tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mammoth Lakes?
    September is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Mammoth Lakes (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    6°C | -1°C
    SW 14 km/h
    21 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    4°C | -7°C
    SW 14 km/h
    1.6 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    5°C | -7°C
    SW 7 km/h
    56 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet