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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Modesto, California, United States in May

In an average May, Modesto sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high79°F
Typical high range67°F to 92°F
Average low49°F
Typical low range44°F to 54°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

May records

The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.

High

Highest 108°F 2001-05-31
Lowest 55°F 2023-05-02

Low

Highest 69°F 2001-05-31
Lowest 38°F 1983-05-09

Feels-like

Highest 119°F 2002-05-30
Lowest 28°F 1983-05-09

Humidity

Highest 14.4 g/m³ 2017-05-03
Lowest 4.8 g/m³ 2007-05-23

Wind

Highest 27 mph 2008-05-21
Lowest 5 mph 1998-05-06

Precip

Wettest 3.25 in 1998
Driest 0.00 in 1992

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