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Is it hot at Yosemite Valley?

In July, typical afternoon highs at Yosemite Valley run around 85°F (hot). Mid-afternoon sun stands about 60° high, and the sun is up from 5:49 AM to 8:19 PM. Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed.

See live sun & real shadows here →

Typical afternoon highs by month

January53°F
February54°F
March53°F
April61°F
May73°F
June83°F
July85°F
August87°F
September79°F
October66°F
November62°F
December59°F

Sun & shade

Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed. See real building shadows over satellite imagery for any time of day: https://isthereshade.com/?anywhere&at=37.72167,-119.64639

Sunset

Around 8:19 PM local time in mid-July (it shifts through the year). Sunrise is about 5:49 AM.

Yosemite Valley — Yosemite, CA. Data: astronomical sun position; climate normals from historical weather; live forecast on the interactive view.

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