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

Today's forecast for Modesto shows a high of 47 degrees and a low of 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Areas of dense fog before noon, then patchy dense fog after 5pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Modesto shows highs from 43 to 59 degrees and lows from 42 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 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: Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (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

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41°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 97% Dew Point 40°F Wind ESE 2 MPH Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.3 mi. NE of central Modesto
at 7:00 AM Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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50%

WedDec 17

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Warming trend through the week with high temperatures climbing from 47°F to 59°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 57°F with lows around 38°F.

This Date in Weather History

1932 - Very cold weather prevailed along the West Coast. San Francisco received 0.8 inch of snow, and at the airport the temperature dipped to 20 degrees. At Sacramento CA, the mercury dipped to 17 degrees to establish an all-time record low for that location. Morning lows were below freezing from the 9th to the 15th at Sacramento, and the high on the 11th was just 34 degrees. The cold wave dealt severe damage to truck crops and orange groves in the Sacramento Valley.

Modesto, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Areas of dense fog before noon, then patchy dense fog after 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

Night: Patchy dense fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 43. Calm wind.

Night: Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

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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