Yosemite Falls in May
Short answer: In May, Yosemite Falls averages about 6 m³/s, 21% of the July peak (low water). Over 2005-2024 daily flow in May ranged from 0 to 33 m³/s.
Low water: 21% of peak
Snowmelt peaks in May and June; Yosemite Falls is often dry by late August. This model reads the Merced River, a proxy for the season.
All months
| Month | Flow (share of peak) | Average m³/s | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7% | 2 | Low water |
| February | 7% | 2 | Low water |
| March | 7% | 2 | Low water |
| April | 11% | 3 | Low water |
| May | 21% | 6 | Low water |
| June | 82% | 23 | High water |
| July | 100% | 28 | High water |
| August | 46% | 13 | Medium |
| September | 25% | 7 | Low water |
| October | 14% | 4 | Low water |
| November | 11% | 3 | Low water |
| December | 7% | 2 | Low water |
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Questions
Is Yosemite Falls worth visiting in May?
In May, Yosemite Falls averages about 6 m³/s, 21% of the July peak (low water). Over 2005-2024 daily flow in May ranged from 0 to 33 m³/s. Snowmelt peaks in May and June; Yosemite Falls is often dry by late August. This model reads the Merced River, a proxy for the season.