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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Friday, June 26, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing and much cooler with a high temp of around 82 degrees and a low temp of around 60 degrees. Possible 15/20 mph wind gusts today/tonight.

Yosemite Valley: Mostly sunny and much cooler with a high temp of around 79 degrees and a low temp of around 52 degrees. Possible daytime/evening 20 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler with a high temp of around 76 degrees and a low temp of around 54 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Sun.: 77 degrees. Mon.: 84 degrees. Tue.: 85 degrees.