What is the weather like in Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks?
A. Precipitation in the Sierran foothills usually occurs from January to mid-May; rain in the summer is rare. Summer in the middle elevations is characterized by warm days and cool evenings. These elevations receive an average of 40-45″ of precipitation annually. Much of this falls during the winter, resulting in a deep blanket of snow from December to May. Sub-zero temperatures, however, are rare. In the summer, occasional afternoon thundershowers may occur.
