Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in September.

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North Fork Oakhurst Bass Lake Shaver Lake

Planning a journey to Sierra National Forest, the United States of America this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sierra National Forest in September

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. September in Sierra National Forest generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Shaver Lake at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Oakhurst at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 15°C (59°F) in Oakhurst and 13°C (55°F) in Shaver Lake. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.7 mm (0.1 in) in North Fork.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. North Fork sees close to 340 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Sierra National Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra National Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on North Fork)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra National Forest in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra National Forest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra National Forest

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Sierra National Forest (September)

Precipitation variation in Sierra National Forest (September)

North Fork

In September North Fork generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
398 hours
340 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in North Fork →

Oakhurst

In September Oakhurst generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
398 hours
340 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Oakhurst →

Bass Lake

In September Bass Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
398 hours
340 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bass Lake →

Shaver Lake

In September Shaver Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
398 hours
340 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sierra National Forest, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra National Forest in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
North Fork 32°C (90°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Oakhurst 32°C (90°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Bass Lake 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Shaver Lake 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)

Sierra National Forest weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in September?

September in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In North Fork, daytime temperatures are typically around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in September?

North Fork averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America during September, with North Fork averaging close to 3.7 mm (0.1 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in North Fork, September might be a good time to visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in North Fork. The weather in July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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