Modesto weather by month
Average highs run from 56°F in January to 95°F in July, and January nights average 39°F. It gets 12 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Modesto
For comfortable weather, go in March to May and October to November. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F | 39°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | cool |
| February | 62°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 68°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 74°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| June | 90°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| July | 95°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 26 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 94°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| September | 89°F | 59°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| October | 79°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 56°F | 39°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 6 | cool |
| Year | 76°F avg | 50°F avg | 12.3 in | 0.0 in | 30 | 90 | 12 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Modesto City Co Airport, CA (USW00023258), 3.5 miles from the city center; snowfall from Turlock #2, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Modesto
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 33m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 46m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:44 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:29 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 96 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 5:09 pm | 9h 51m |
| February | 6:53 am | 5:43 pm | 10h 50m |
| March | 7:14 am | 7:11 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:28 am | 7:39 pm | 13h 11m |
| May | 5:54 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 12m |
| June | 5:42 am | 8:27 pm | 14h 45m |
| July | 5:54 am | 8:24 pm | 14h 30m |
| August | 6:20 am | 7:56 pm | 13h 36m |
| September | 6:46 am | 7:11 pm | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:12 am | 6:26 pm | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:44 am | 4:52 pm | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:46 pm | 9h 34m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Modesto with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Modesto getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.4°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Modesto.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Modesto?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 95°F and an average low of 63°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Modesto?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 39°F and highs of 56°F.
What is the rainiest month in Modesto?
January gets the most precipitation, 2.6 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Modesto?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Modesto?
For comfortable weather, March to May and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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