Fresno (CA), United States of America - Weather and Climate
The weather in Fresno, California, United States of America, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very hot
to mild over the course of the year.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Fresno. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rainfall averaging 255 mm, Fresno maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Fresno can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 54 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fresno Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Fresno can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Fresno.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Fresno (CA)
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The best time of year to visit Fresno in the United States of America
During the months of March and April you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 54 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 429 hours of sunshine.
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