Weather in June
As the summer season comfortably settles in
June, temperatures continue to rise in
Great Basin National Park. With the almost nonexistent snowfall (only 0.2" (5mm)) throughout the month, June signals the height of summer. Lakes and rivers now fully thawed, give a chance for visitors to indulge in water activities such as swimming or fishing. Long daylight hours in this month also offer ample time for picnics, sightseeing, and nature walks. Night-time stargazing is particularly clear as the skies free of cloud covers, unfold cosmic wonders.
Temperature
June witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in
May to a warm 77.4°F (25.2°C). In Great Basin National Park, a significant divergence from daytime highs is recorded, with average lows of 48.9°F (9.4°C) during June nights.
Rainfall
June is the month with the least rainfall, with 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through June,
September through
December. June is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout June, Great Basin National Park aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 72.52" (1842mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Great Basin National Park, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:06 pm PDT.