The climate in Merced, CA is generally warm throughout the year. Summers are typically hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 100°F (38°C). Winters are mild and wet with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Precipitation is usually low, and the city gets an average of 20 inches (51 cm) of rainfall annually. The area around Merced experiences very little seasonal variation in temperature, making it an ideal location for those seeking a more moderate climate.
Merced, California gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Merced averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 262 sunny days per year in Merced. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Merced gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 55 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year