Salinas weather by month
Average highs run from 62°F in January to 71°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. The most comfortable months are February to November.
Best time to visit Salinas
For comfortable weather, go in February 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 | 62°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 2 | mild days, chilly nights |
| February | 63°F | 43°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| March | 66°F | 45°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 67°F | 46°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 68°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 70°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| July | 71°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| August | 72°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| September | 74°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| October | 74°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| November | 68°F | 44°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| December | 62°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 2 | cool |
| Year | 68°F avg | 48°F avg | 12.6 in | 0.0 in | 31 | 6 | 6 |
"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 Salinas Municipal Airport, CA (USW00023233), 2.8 miles from the city center; snowfall from Salinas #2, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Salinas
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 39m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 40m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (4:50 pm) and the latest around June 25 (8:29 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 98 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 5:14 pm | 9h 56m |
| February | 6:54 am | 5:47 pm | 10h 52m |
| March | 7:17 am | 7:13 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:32 am | 7:41 pm | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:59 am | 8:07 pm | 14h 08m |
| June | 5:47 am | 8:26 pm | 14h 39m |
| July | 6:00 am | 8:24 pm | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:24 am | 7:57 pm | 13h 33m |
| September | 6:49 am | 7:13 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:14 am | 6:29 pm | 11h 15m |
| November | 6:44 am | 4:57 pm | 10h 12m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 40m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Salinas 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 Salinas getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Salinas.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Salinas?
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 74°F and an average low of 54°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Salinas?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F and highs of 62°F.
What is the rainiest month in Salinas?
January gets the most precipitation, 2.6 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Salinas?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Salinas?
For comfortable weather, February 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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