Yosemite National Park Facts and Information

Yosemite National Park

State: California

Country: United States

Yosemite by the Numbers:

Population: 265

Elevation: Ranges from 2000 feet to over 13,000 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 37.9 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 61.9 inches

Average January Temperature: 37 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 72 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: tourism/hospitality/recreation

Ethnic Mix: 78.5% Caucasian, 15% Hispanic, 5% Native American, 1% African American

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-8

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 209 (1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls)

Did You Know?

The cliffs, waterfalls, steep mountains and deep lakes were all formed over millions of years by earthquakes, glaciers and numerous other forces of nature.