North Fork Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in North Fork, Sierra National Forest, United States of America is 23°C (73°F), with daytime highs ranging from 12°C (54°F) in December to 35°C (95°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how North Fork compares to cities worldwide.
North Fork Monthly Temperatures
In North Fork, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping from 18°C (64°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in December.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in North Fork by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 429 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: North Fork vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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North Fork vs World: Temperature Compared
North Fork's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in North Fork?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In North Fork, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and humidity around 82% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 35°C (95°F) with 38% humidity — conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in North Fork this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on North Fork's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our North Fork climate page.
