Salinas, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Salinas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salinas.
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What is the weather usually like in Salinas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 41°F average low
- 12.6 inprecipitation per year · 320 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salinas: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SALINAS MUNICIPAL AP, CA US (USW00023233), adjusted for the elevation of Salinas.
Salinas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salinas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Salinas?
Salinas has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 12.6 inches (320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Salinas is July to October. At 52 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 Salinas
What is the hottest month in Salinas?
September, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Salinas?
December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Salinas?
About 12.6 inches (320 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Salinas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salinas?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salinas have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Salinas in November?
Highs average 68°F and lows 44°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Salinas?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:58 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Salinas weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Salinas.
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