Weather on August 16 at Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon National Park

CAPacific West4,600 ft elevation
Avg High98°F
Avg Low67°F
Warmest202096°F
Coldest197666°F

Based on 55 years of data from Fresno, CA

Elevation Note: Kings Canyon sits at 4,600 ft. Expect temperatures 16°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Fresno, CA at a lower elevation.

Planning Your Visit

August 16th in Kings Canyon National Park (via Fresno, CA) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 98°F and lows near 67°F — a 31°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 2020 (96°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (66°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 16th in Kings Canyon? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202593°F67°F0"0"
202499°F67°F0"0"
2023106°F78°F0"0"
2022107°F73°F0"0"
2021103°F81°F0"0"
2020112°F81°F0"0"
2019108°F75°F0"0"
2018100°F67°F0"0"
201790°F63°F0"0"
2016101°F69°F0"0"
2015105°F73°F0"0"
2014103°F70°F0"0"
2013104°F70°F0"0"
2012102°F71°F0"0"
201198°F65°F0"0"
201098°F64°F0"0"
200996°F63°F0"0"
2008104°F76°F0"0"
200794°F66°F0"0"
200695°F63°F0"0"
200595°F67°F0"0"
200497°F67°F0"0"
200399°F66°F0"0"
2002100°F70°F0"0"
2001104°F67°F0"0"
2000101°F66°F0"0"
199996°F63°F0"0"
199898°F69°F0"0"
199792°F65°F0"0"
1996106°F72°F0"0"
199598°F70°F0"0"
1994105°F70°F0"0"
199387°F60°F0"0"
1992106°F72°F0"0"
199193°F69°F0"0"
199088°F62°F0"0"
1989101°F66°F0"0"
198894°F60°F0"0"
198792°F59°F0"0"
198694°F62°F0"0"
198594°F64°F0"0"
198497°F68°F0"0"
1983104°F74°F0"0"
198293°F61°F0"0"
1981101°F70°F0"0"
198092°F64°F0"0"
197992°F63°F0"0"
197894°F67°F0"0"
197797°F68°F0"0"
197678°F53°F0"0"
197592°F59°F0"0"
197494°F57°F0"0"
1973101°F67°F0"0"
197285°F54°F0"0"
1971101°F60°F0"0"

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