The climate of Modesto

The current climate in Modesto features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 15°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Modesto, California.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Modesto in recent years was 44°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Modesto receives 344 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Modesto?

The best time to visit Modesto for sunny weather is February through June and August through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Modesto. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Modesto

The climate table of Modesto shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 15 18 20 24 28 33 36 35 32 27 19 15
Temp. min (°C) 5 6 8 11 13 17 19 19 17 12 7 4
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Precipitation (mm) 71 37 75 21 5,4 0,2 0,1 0 1,6 17 39 76
UV Index 4 5 6 8 9 9 9 8 7 6 3 4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Modesto, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Modesto

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Yearly Temperature in Modesto

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Modesto, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Modesto

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Modesto

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Modesto, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Modesto

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Average weather in Modesto by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Modesto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.