What is today's weather forecast for Modesto, CA?

Today's forecast for Modesto shows a low of 56 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1am and 4am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Modesto, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Modesto shows highs from 60 to 62 degrees and lows from 47 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Modesto, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Modesto this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (30% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (80% chance), Monday (70% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Modesto weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Modesto forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Modesto, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

58°F
Feels Like 58°F

Humidity 93% Dew Point 56°F Wind N 2 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer N/A

Visibility 12.43 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.3 miles WNW of central Modesto
at 7:10 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

30%

SatNov 15

60%

SunNov 16

80%

MonNov 17

70%

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

50%

ThuNov 20

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 60°F to 62°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 66°F with lows around 42°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Modesto, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1am and 4am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Showers. Low around 55. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 61. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 53. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Showers likely before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Friday Nov 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

About Modesto, CA

Modesto ( mə-DESS-toh; Spanish pronunciation: [moˈðesto]) is the county seat of and the largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of 218,069 according to 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, it is the 19th-most populous city in California. Modesto is located in the Central Valley region, 68 miles (109 km) south of Sacramento and 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno. Distances from other places include: 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, 92 miles (148 km) east of San Francisco, 66 miles (106 km) west of Yosemite National Park, and 24 miles (39 km) south of Stockton. The city, in the San Joaquin Valley, is surrounded by rich farmland. Stanislaus County ranks sixth among California counties in farm production. It is home to Gallo Family Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the United States. Led by milk, almonds, chickens, walnuts, and corn silage, the county grossed nearly $3.1 billion in agricultural production in 2011. The farm-to-table movement plays a central role in Modesto living in the Central Valley. Modesto has been often honored as a Tree City USA.

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