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Friday, July 10, 2026

Mariposa Yosemite Symphony Orchestra
to Celebrate 250 Years at Independence
Day Spectacular Concert on June 27, 2026

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Mariposa and Yosemite Valley Weather for Sunday, June 21, 2026

Note: Valid at 6:00 A.M.

Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 86 degrees and a low temp of around 65 degrees.

Yosemite Valley: Sunny and slightly warmer with a high temp of around 87 degrees and a low temp of around 57 degrees. Possible daytime 15 mph wind gusts.

Mariposa weather for Monday: Sunny and warmer with a high temp of around 91 degrees and a low temp of around 69 degrees.

Future high temps for Mariposa: Tue.: 95 degrees. Wed.: 96 degrees. Thu.: 95 degrees.