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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Alta Sierra, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 22°F), with roughly 31 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Alta Sierra right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Alta Sierra climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
39°
22°
Feb
39°
22°
Mar
40°
24°
Apr
52°
29°
May
62°
39°
Jun
71°
47°
Jul
85°
57°
Aug
78°
53°
Sep
73°
48°
Oct
66°
43°
Nov
51°
31°
Dec
51°
31°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Alta Sierra today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Alta Sierra today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Alta Sierra today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Alta Sierra and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Alta Sierra?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Alta Sierra forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Alta Sierra?
July is typically the warmest month in Alta Sierra, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does Alta Sierra get?
The coldest month in Alta Sierra is January, when overnight lows average about 22°F.
How much rain does Alta Sierra get?
Alta Sierra sees roughly 31 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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