Fresno, CA Weather
Fresno hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 108°F (42°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical July high of 103°F (40°C).
Current conditions in detail
Fresno weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Fresno looks sunny, with a high of 105° and an overnight low of 74°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (very high).
Fresno 14-day forecast
About the weather in Fresno
Weather in Fresno is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 103°F (40°C), while December highs hover near 57°F (14°C). Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches (388 mm) over about 42 rainy days.
Fresno weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 103°F (40°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 57°F (14°C)
- Record high: 118°F (48°C) · Record low: 26°F (-3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 103°F (40°C) and overnight lows stay near 73°F (23°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 57°F (14°C) and lows around 40°F (4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 118°F (48°C) and dropped as low as 26°F (-3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain over 8 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.9 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Fresno is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Fresno is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 100°F (38°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Fresno runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Fresno is mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 40°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Fresno by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 40° | 8 | 3.0 in | 7.4 h/day | 79% |
| February | 63° | 41° | 7 | 2.4 in | 9.1 h/day | 70% |
| March | 67° | 46° | 8 | 3.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 66% |
| April | 76° | 51° | 4 | 1.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 53% |
| May | 85° | 58° | 2 | 0.6 in | 13.2 h/day | 42% |
| June | 96° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.7 h/day | 31% |
| July | 103° | 73° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.9 h/day | 27% |
| August | 101° | 72° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.9 h/day | 31% |
| September | 94° | 65° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.7 h/day | 35% |
| October | 82° | 55° | 1 | 0.4 in | 10.5 h/day | 43% |
| November | 67° | 44° | 4 | 1.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 63% |
| December | 57° | 40° | 6 | 2.7 in | 7.1 h/day | 77% |