Fresno, California has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summers in the city are usually quite warm, with temperatures typically ranging from the low 90s to the mid 100s Fahrenheit. Winters are mild and wetter than summers, with average temperatures in the 40s-50s Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 8-14 inches of rain annually, most of which falls during winter months. Fresno is also known for its strong winds during spring and summer months due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Fresno, California gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fresno averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Fresno. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fresno gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 48 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year