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Horsetail Fall Firefall

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Horsetail Fall Firefall

United States
Best timeYear-round
Set inUnited States
In season~70°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30–88°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Oct. Go in May, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 83%
WarmestJul · 88°F
WettestMar
Best windowYear-round
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

For a few February evenings a Yosemite waterfall glows like lava.

Best time to visit

Good year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Horsetail Fall Firefall?

The best time to visit Horsetail Fall Firefall is Year-round, in United States.

Where is Horsetail Fall Firefall?

Horsetail Fall Firefall is in United States.

What is Horsetail Fall Firefall known for?

For a few February evenings a Yosemite waterfall glows like lava.

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