Climate normals · 1970–2000
Salinas Climate
Salinas is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 157,380. Its average annual temperature is 14.4°C (58°F), with roughly 402 mm of rain per year.
14.4°C
Avg Temp
402
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Salinas Climate
Salinas has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F) and receives about 402 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.4°C
Avg Temp
402
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 51° | 76 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 67 mm |
| March | 12° / 54° | 65 mm |
| April | 14° / 57° | 31 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 5 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 3 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 2 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 2 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 7 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 20 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 60 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 64 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 Salinas
The most comfortable months to visit Salinas are typically September, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 25°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Salinas are typically September, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Salinas, United States has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C and about 402 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is December.
In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Salinas average about 25°C (77°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.