What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
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| 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 15°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 344 mm per year, averaging 29 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in August, 0,1 mm in July and 0,2 mm in June
- Wettest months: 76 mm in December, 75 mm in March and 71 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Modesto
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Modesto, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Modesto
This graph shows how much rainfall Modesto, California, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Modesto
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Modesto
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Modesto, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Modesto
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Modesto, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
