Weather forecast for the John Muir Trail in November

The John Muir Trail in California's High Sierra has varied weather in November. Most days are sunny, but sometimes it's partly cloudy or overcast. Temperatures can change a lot. Highs usually range from 40-55°F, and lows often drop below freezing, between 20-35°F.

There isn’t much rain, but it can still happen. Some parts may get light to moderate rain, freezing rain, or snow, though this is rare. Higher areas are colder and have a higher chance of snow and freezing weather. Lower areas are warmer but may still be cold, especially at night.

In general, expect drier weather with occasional rain or snow, especially at higher places. Near the Whitney Zone and Whitney Portal, weather can be more unpredictable with chances of heavy snow and freezing rain. Overall, it’s cool to cold with occasional wet or snowy weather.

Start date
Nov 1
Start town
Happy Isles
End date
Nov 20
End town
Whitney Portal
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
20
Total distance
352 km
Daily distance
17.6 km
Average high
9°C
Average low
-2°C
Average precipitation
1.7 mm/day

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