Pistol Squat

Is Pistol Squat open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cleveland National Forest. It doesn't name Pistol Squat, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Airport Fire Burned Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-09 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest

• Elevated Fire Use Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Cleveland National Forest · Order 02-26-10 · USFS · Cleveland National Forest

As of Oct 23, 8:15 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Cleveland National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Pistol Squat

Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   51° / 33°

   7 wet

2. Feb

   51° / 33°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   55° / 36°

   7 wet

4. Apr

   60° / 39°

   5 wet

5. May

   67° / 44°

   3 wet

6. Jun

   76° / 51°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   83° / 58°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   84° / 58°

   2 wet

9. Sep

   79° / 51°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    69° / 42°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    59° / 35°

    5 wet

12. Dec

    51° / 32°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cuyamaca, CA, 10.5 mi away at 4,640 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.