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Fresno Climate

Fresno is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 542,107. Its average annual temperature is 17.5°C (64°F), with roughly 260 mm of rain per year.

17.5°C

Avg Temp

260

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month


Fresno Climate

Fresno has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F) and receives about 260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

17.5°C

Avg Temp

260

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Dec

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Fresno — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January8° / 46°49 mm
February11° / 51°48 mm
March13° / 56°50 mm
April16° / 61°20 mm
May21° / 69°8 mm
June25° / 76°3 mm
July28° / 82°0 mm
August27° / 80°0 mm
September24° / 75°6 mm
October19° / 66°14 mm
November12° / 53°29 mm
December8° / 46°33 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Fresno

The most comfortable months to visit Fresno are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 37°C high). The coldest is December (near 3°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Fresno are typically May, October and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Fresno, United States has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C and about 260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December.

In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Fresno average about 37°C (98°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.