Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Diamond Peak
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The ski season in Diamond Peak typically runs January, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is May–October, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Diamond Peak at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 27°C and coolest in January (3°C). The wettest month is December (145 mm) and the driest July (3 mm), with about 610 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Diamond Peak
2,220 mThe climate in Diamond Peak through the year
When to go
Diamond Peak scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 27°C and the night falls to 9°C, with rain on about 2 days and clear sky 67 % of the time. April and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–50. The lowest score is in December (43), when days are cool at around 4°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 23 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 55 % of the year’s 610 mm, while June–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in March (about 60 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Diamond Peak lies about 2,200 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 14 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Diamond Peak scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 98
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 99
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 97
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–November, up to 95
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Diamond Peak is the 167th coolest over the year and the 109th driest. It has 6 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Diamond Peak scores 99, Alpine Meadows (28 km away) scores 99 and Homewood Mountain Resort (29 km away) scores 99. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46 | 3° | −6° | 104 mm | 6 | 35 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 46 | 4° | −6° | 89 mm | 6 | 34 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy |
| March | 44 | 6° | −4° | 80 mm | 7 | 37 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 50 | 9° | −3° | 42 mm | 5 | 36 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 66 | 15° | 1° | 32 mm | 5 | 43 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 96 | 21° | 5° | 10 mm | 2 | 53 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 99 | 27° | 9° | 3 mm | 1 | 67 % | 15 h | Warm, dry and sunny |
| August | 98 | 26° | 9° | 6 mm | 2 | 62 % | 14 h | Warm and dry |
| September | 99 | 21° | 6° | 8 mm | 2 | 66 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| October | 71 | 15° | 1° | 32 mm | 3 | 51 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 50 | 8° | −3° | 59 mm | 5 | 36 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 43 | 4° | −6° | 145 mm | 8 | 36 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,219 m. Coordinates: 39.25, -119.92.