Sequoia National Park weather in December
December in Sequoia National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Sequoia National Park · #448 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sequoia National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 108.7 cm / 42.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Sequoia National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Sequoia National Park?
- December in Sequoia National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Sequoia National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Sequoia National Park in December?
- In December, Sequoia National Park averages a daily high of 1.1°C and a low of -6.9°C, with about 140.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sequoia National Park in December?
- Sequoia National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
- Does it snow in Sequoia National Park in December?
- Sequoia National Park sees roughly 108.7 cm of snowfall in December.