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Fresno, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Fresno, CA?
Fresno, CA gets 11.0 in of precipitation a year over about 47 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 99°F) and December the coldest (average low 39°F).
Semi-arid climate
Fresno, CA has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 56°F in December to 99°F in July. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 40° | 59° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 76° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 66° | 96° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 54° | 79° |
How much rain does Fresno get?
Fresno gets 11.0 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 47 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 84% of the US.
January is the wettest month, with 2.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 121 days, to August 25, 2025.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Fresno got 11.0 in of rain, against a normal of 11.0 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 2.9 in.
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Fresno weather by month
Fresno weather in January
In January, Fresno averages a high of 57°F and a low of 40°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 78°F (2014) and the record low is 20°F (1976).
Fresno weather in February
In February, Fresno averages a high of 62°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 83°F (2020) and the record low is 24°F (1989). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fresno weather in March
In March, Fresno averages a high of 69°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 93°F (2026) and the record low is 27°F (1971). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fresno weather in April
In April, Fresno averages a high of 75°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 100°F (1981) and the record low is 32°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fresno weather in May
In May, Fresno averages a high of 84°F and a low of 57°F. It gets 0.4 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 107°F (1984) and the record low is 36°F (1975).
Fresno weather in June
In June, Fresno averages a high of 93°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 111°F (2021) and the record low is 45°F (1971).
Fresno weather in July
In July, Fresno averages a high of 99°F and a low of 68°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 91% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 114°F (2024) and the record low is 52°F (1974).
Fresno weather in August
In August, Fresno averages a high of 98°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 112°F (1996) and the record low is 51°F (1973).
Fresno weather in September
In September, Fresno averages a high of 92°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 114°F (2022) and the record low is 43°F (1971).
Fresno weather in October
In October, Fresno averages a high of 80°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 105°F (2024) and the record low is 27°F (1972).
Fresno weather in November
In November, Fresno averages a high of 66°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 90°F (2010) and the record low is 26°F (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Fresno weather in December
In December, Fresno averages a high of 56°F and a low of 39°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 77°F (2023) and the record low is 18°F (1990).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Fresno
July is the sunniest month in Fresno, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 72% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Fresno is sunnier than 99% of the US.
Humidity peaks in January at 72% and is lowest in July at 28%.
Wind averages 6 mph over the year, and June is the windiest month at 8 mph.
Fresno has about 112 days a year above 90°F. Fresno is hotter than 96% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 5 days a year.
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First and last freeze in Fresno
The first fall freeze in Fresno typically comes around December 1, and the last spring freeze around February 9. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 295 days.
Fresno weather records
These records cover FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Fresno station is 114°F, on July 11, 2021. The coldest is 18°F, on December 23, 1990.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 2.4 in of precipitation, on March 10, 1995.
39 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.8°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Fresno
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 59°F and lows near 40°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 96°F and lows near 66°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 54°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Wind | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 57° | 2.2 in | 8 | 4 mph | 72% | 46% | 78° | 20° |
| February | 43° | 62° | 1.9 in | 9 | 5 mph | 59% | 63% | 83° | 24° |
| March | 46° | 69° | 1.9 in | 7 | 6 mph | 56% | 54% | 93° | 27° |
| April | 50° | 75° | 1.0 in | 5 | 7 mph | 47% | 72% | 100° | 32° |
| May | 57° | 84° | 0.42 in | 3 | 8 mph | 34% | 82% | 107° | 36° |
| June | 63° | 93° | 0.24 in | 1 | 8 mph | 30% | 82% | 111° | 45° |
| July | 68° | 99° | 0.03 in | 0 | 8 mph | 28% | 91% | 114° | 52° |
| August | 67° | 98° | 0.00 in | 0 | 7 mph | 31% | 90% | 112° | 51° |
| September | 63° | 92° | 0.05 in | 1 | 6 mph | 36% | 90% | 114° | 43° |
| October | 54° | 80° | 0.56 in | 2 | 5 mph | 41% | 82% | 105° | 27° |
| November | 45° | 66° | 0.87 in | 5 | 4 mph | 56% | 65% | 90° | 26° |
| December | 39° | 56° | 1.8 in | 7 | 4 mph | 72% | 44% | 77° | 18° |
Station: FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Fresno climate questions
How much rain does Fresno get?
Fresno gets 11.0 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 47 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Fresno?
January is the wettest month in Fresno, with 2.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Fresno have a year?
Fresno has about 47 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Fresno?
July is the warmest month in Fresno, with an average high of 99°F.
What is the coldest month in Fresno?
December is the coldest month in Fresno, with an average low of 39°F.
What is the record high temperature in Fresno?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Fresno station is 114°F, set on July 11, 2021. The record low is 18°F, on December 23, 1990.
What is the sunniest month in Fresno?
July is the sunniest month in Fresno, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Fresno?
The first fall freeze in Fresno typically comes around December 1. The last spring freeze is around February 9.
What is the best time to visit Fresno?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 68°F.