ClimateAverages

Modesto Climate

California, United States of America · population 211,266 · 478 weather stations within 200 km · records 1837 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
23.6°C
Warmest month · July
34.8°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · December
2.5°C
Typical overnight low

Modesto has an average annual daytime high of 23.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 34.8°C, and its coldest is December, with overnight lows near 2.5°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January12.0°C2.5°C
February15.7°C4.4°C
March18.6°C5.4°C
April22.4°C7.3°C
May27.3°C10.5°C
June31.6°C13.5°C
July34.8°C15.7°CWarmest
August33.7°C15.2°C
September31.1°C13.5°C
October25.6°C9.6°C
November18.1°C5.3°C
December12.4°C2.5°CColdest

Temperature range across the year

0°10°19°28°37°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2014
+1.9°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1837
-2.4°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Modesto getting hotter?

Since 1900, Modesto's average temperature has risen by +1.7°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1837, warming totals +2.0°C.

15.7°16.3°16.9°17.5°18.0°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
February to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Modesto?

Modesto's average annual daytime high is 23.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 34.8°C, and the coldest is December, with lows averaging 2.5°C.

What is the warmest month in Modesto?

July is the warmest month in Modesto, with typical daytime highs of 34.8°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Modesto?

2014 is the hottest year on record for Modesto, running +1.9°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Modesto getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Modesto has warmed by roughly +1.7°C.

When is the best time to visit Modesto?

February to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.