Historical Weather in Modesto, CA
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Modesto going back to 1970.
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Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Modesto, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 94°F / Low: 62°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 55°F / Low: 39°F
Jan
55°/ 39°
💧 6.8"
Feb
62°/ 42°
💧 6.3"
❄️ 1.3"
Mar
67°/ 45°
💧 6.2"
❄️ 3.3"
Apr
73°/ 48°
💧 5.3"
May
81°/ 54°
💧 5.1"
Jun
89°/ 59°
💧 3.3"
Jul
94°/ 62°
💧 4.6"
Aug
92°/ 61°
💧 3.6"
Sep
88°/ 58°
💧 4.7"
Oct
78°/ 52°
💧 6.7"
Nov
64°/ 43°
💧 5.7"
Dec
55°/ 39°
💧 6.3"
❄️ 0.3"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Modesto, CA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
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Modesto, CA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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Modesto, CA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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Modesto Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Modesto, CA is 117°F, set on July 24, 2024.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Modesto, CA is 15°F, set on December 23, 1990.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: MODESTO AP.
All-Time Record High
117°F
July 24, 2024
All-Time Record Low
15°F
December 23, 1990
Monthly Temperature Records in Modesto
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F(2014) | 15°F(2007) |
| February | 85°F(2022) | 18°F(2009) |
| March | 96°F(2007) | 20°F(2002) |
| April | 101°F(2009) | 15°F(2001) |
| May | 111°F(2008) | 30°F(2001) |
| June | 113°F(2014) | 34°F(2021) |
| July | 117°F(2024) | 35°F(1995) |
| August | 113°F(2015) | 41°F(1982) |
| September | 115°F(2022) | 35°F(2005) |
| October | 110°F(2024) | 27°F(1971) |
| November | 95°F(2018) | 25°F(2001) |
| December | 77°F(2005) | 15°F(1990) |
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