The climate in Wawona, CA is typically mild and temperate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. During the summer months temperatures tend to reach into the upper 80s and low 90s with very little rainfall. In the winter months temperatures can drop to below freezing at night, however there is often significant snowfall due to its elevation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The nearby Yosemite Valley provides a great escape from the heat of summer. With its moderate climate Wawona offers visitors many great activities year round including hiking, camping, fishing, boating and more!
Wawona, California gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wawona averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 267 sunny days per year in Wawona. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wawona gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 60 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year