Established in 1890 and located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Sequoia National Park is a land of giants. This park, covering over 404,000 acres, is famed for its colossal Sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.

These ancient trees, some of which are over 3,000 years old, stand as towering monuments to nature's splendor. Sequoia National Park's landscape is a dramatic mix of rugged foothills, deep canyons, and towering mountains, including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States.

The park is also home to a rich diversity of animal life, including black bears, mountain lions, and bighorn sheep. With over 800 miles of trails, visitors can explore crystal-clear mountain lakes, meander through lush meadows, and trek to high alpine peaks.

Sequoia National Park, together with its neighbor Kings Canyon National Park, offers a sanctuary of extraordinary natural beauty and a refuge for those seeking adventure and tranquility among the giants of the Earth.

Biome at Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park, located in California, is renowned for its giant sequoia trees and diverse ecosystem. The park spans a range of elevations from the foothills to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, supporting several distinct biomes. Keep on reading to learn more about the biomes at Sequoia National Park

Airports Near Sequoia National Park

This is a list of the closest airports to the park, if you plan on flying into Sequoia click here to read our recommendations.

Distance to Park Drive Time
Visalia Municipal Airport 65.2 miles 48 mins Get Directions
Porterville Municipal Airport 76.4 miles 1 hour 0 mins Get Directions
Mefford Field 77.2 miles 1 hour 3 mins Get Directions
Fresno Yosemite International Airport 103.3 miles 1 hour 25 mins Get Directions
Lemoore Nas (Reeves Field) Airport 111.9 miles 1 hour 13 mins Get Directions
Fresno Chandler Exec Airport 125.1 miles 1 hour 23 mins Get Directions
Meadows Field 144.5 miles 1 hour 44 mins Get Directions
Shafter-Minter Field 146.2 miles 1 hour 45 mins Get Directions
Madera Municipal Airport 164.9 miles 1 hour 44 mins Get Directions
Tehachapi Municipal Airport 216.8 miles 2 hours 29 mins Get Directions
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Cities Near Sequoia National Park

Here are some of the closest cities and towns near the park, take a look at our recommendations for where to stay when visiting Sequoia.

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Exeter 44.0 miles Get Directions
Lindsay 44.4 miles Get Directions
Farmersville 49.4 miles Get Directions
Porterville 50.6 miles Get Directions
Visalia 55.9 miles Get Directions
Dinuba 64.5 miles Get Directions
Tulare 64.7 miles Get Directions
Reedley 71.4 miles Get Directions
Kingsburg 78.7 miles Get Directions
Sanger 84.1 miles Get Directions

Sequoia National Park TimeZone

The timezone at Sequoia is America/Los_Angeles, the current time here is:

Sunrise and Sunset Times at Sequoia National Park

This table shows the sunrise and sunset times at Sequoia for the next 10 days, use it to plan your day around Sequoia stunning displays.

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December 22, 2024 07:02 16:45
December 23, 2024 07:02 16:45
December 24, 2024 07:02 16:46
December 25, 2024 07:03 16:47
December 26, 2024 07:03 16:47
December 27, 2024 07:03 16:48
December 28, 2024 07:04 16:49
December 29, 2024 07:04 16:49
December 30, 2024 07:04 16:50
December 31, 2024 07:04 16:51

Weather at Sequoia National Park

This table shows weather averages around the year at Sequoia National Park, it provides information on average rainfall, as well as maximum and minimum temperatures. Be sure to consult it when planning your trip.

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January 3.5 °C / 14.9 °C 44.4mm Good Weather
February 3.5 °C / 18.2 °C 37.4mm Good Weather
April 8.2 °C / 24.4 °C 6.1mm Perfect Weather
May 12.2 °C / 29.7 °C 1.2mm Perfect Weather
June 15.6 °C / 33.7 °C 3.1mm Bad Weather
July 19.4 °C / 37.3 °C 0.2mm Bad Weather
August 18.9 °C / 36.3 °C 6.2mm Bad Weather
September 16.1 °C / 32.7 °C 1.7mm Perfect Weather
October 11.3 °C / 27.1 °C 17.9mm Perfect Weather
November 5.3 °C / 19.0 °C 12.5mm Good Weather
December 3.6 °C / 13.1 °C 67.6mm Good Weather