Weather on August 18 at Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon National Park

CAPacific West4,600 ft elevation
Avg High96°F
Avg Low66°F
Warmest202094°F
Coldest197569°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 18th in Kings Canyon National Park (via Fresno, CA) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 66°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 18th was in 2020 (94°F average), while the coldest was 1975 (69°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of August 18th dates historically. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 18th in Kings Canyon? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202592°F63°F0"--
202491°F65°F0"0"
2023101°F76°F0"0"
2022105°F72°F0"0"
202190°F64°F0"0"
2020107°F81°F0"0"
201995°F66°F0"0"
2018105°F74°F0"0"
201798°F71°F0"0"
2016102°F69°F0"0"
2015103°F73°F0"0"
2014101°F70°F0"0"
2013102°F74°F0"0"
2012101°F75°F0"0"
201198°F67°F0"0"
201099°F64°F0"0"
2009102°F67°F0"0"
200895°F66°F0"0"
200796°F62°F0"0"
200696°F64°F0"0"
200596°F68°F0"0"
2004101°F70°F0"0"
2003102°F69°F0"0"
200298°F62°F0"0"
2001105°F69°F0"0"
200096°F67°F0"0"
199993°F66°F0"0"
199887°F58°F0"0"
199792°F62°F0"0"
199696°F65°F0"0"
199591°F58°F0"0"
199498°F70°F0"0"
199396°F62°F0"0"
1992108°F69°F0"0"
199193°F64°F0"0"
199080°F63°F0"0"
198992°F61°F0"0"
1988100°F63°F0"0"
198793°F64°F0"0"
198695°F65°F0"0"
198589°F60°F0"0"
1984104°F69°F0"0"
198395°F73°F0"0"
1982100°F64°F0"0"
198199°F70°F0"0"
198093°F65°F0"0"
197994°F67°F0"0"
197893°F58°F0"0"
197792°F71°F0"0"
197678°F59°F0"0"
197577°F61°F0.13"0"
197494°F60°F0"0"
197398°F60°F0"0"
197290°F62°F0"0"
1971101°F61°F0"0"

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