Sierra Nevada Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Sierra Nevada can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Sierra Nevada can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 0°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Sierra Nevada experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 625 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 72 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 8.9 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sierra Nevada Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sierra Nevada. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Sierra Nevada.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Sierra Nevada
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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During the months of May, September and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 367 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
