Merced, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Merced now
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Merced weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Merced.
This week in Merced
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Merced
What is the weather usually like in Merced?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 12.5 inprecipitation per year · 318 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Merced: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERCED, CA US (USC00045532), adjusted for the elevation of Merced.
Merced weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Merced through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:51 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 4:52 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Merced?
Merced has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 12.5 inches (318 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Merced is April–May and September–October. At 171 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Merced
What is the hottest month in Merced?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Merced?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Merced?
About 12.5 inches (318 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Merced?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Merced?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Merced have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Merced in November?
Highs average 64°F and lows 41°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Merced?
Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:52 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Merced weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Merced.
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