Weather on August 2 at Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon National Park

CAPacific West4,600 ft elevation
Avg High100°F
Avg Low68°F
Warmest201794°F
Coldest197672°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 2nd in Kings Canyon National Park (via Fresno, CA) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 100°F and lows near 68°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 2nd was in 2017 (94°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (72°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 2nd in Kings Canyon? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202598°F68°F0"0"
202490°F78°F0"0"
202393°F65°F0"0"
2022101°F74°F0"0"
2021102°F68°F0"0"
2020102°F67°F0"0"
201998°F66°F0"0"
2018103°F73°F0"0"
2017107°F80°F0"0"
2016101°F68°F0"0"
201599°F69°F0"0"
2014107°F75°F0"0"
201395°F62°F0"0"
2012105°F69°F0"0"
2011102°F67°F0"0"
2010100°F65°F0"0"
200996°F67°F0"0"
200899°F66°F0"0"
2007103°F72°F0"0"
200696°F66°F0"0"
2005103°F70°F0"0"
200489°F61°F0"0"
200393°F72°F0"0"
200296°F68°F0"0"
2001100°F67°F0"0"
2000105°F77°F0"0"
199994°F59°F0"0"
1998102°F71°F0"0"
199799°F64°F0"0"
199699°F66°F0"0"
1995105°F74°F0"0"
199495°F62°F0"0"
1993107°F73°F0"0"
1992102°F67°F0"0"
199195°F63°F0"0"
1990100°F69°F0"0"
198994°F58°F0"0"
198896°F69°F0"0"
1987106°F68°F0"0"
1986106°F66°F0"0"
198593°F62°F0"0"
198495°F65°F0"0"
1983103°F71°F0"0"
198297°F63°F0"0"
198193°F63°F0"0"
1980107°F73°F0"0"
1979109°F71°F0"0"
1978103°F68°F0"0"
1977102°F74°F0"0"
197684°F59°F0"0"
1975100°F58°F0"0"
1974104°F70°F0"0"
1973101°F68°F0"0"
197296°F59°F0"0"
1971108°F68°F0"0"

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