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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 6°F

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Partly cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Salinas's high today between 66° and 72°, a 6° split. Tomorrow looks fog around 67°, with a 1% chance of rain.

69°52°
67°56°
68°56°
67°56°
70°56°
79°56°
Todaysplit ±6°Tomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±12°Mondaysplit ±7°Tuesdaysplit ±11°Wednesdaysplit ±22°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
69°
Partly cloudy
Today 69°·Low 55°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
72°
Cloudy
Today 72°·Low 49°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
66°
Mostly clear
Today 66°·Low 52°·Rain 0%
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Salinas weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Salinas swings 37°F across the year, from 77°F highs in October to 40°F lows in February, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 27 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
October
77°F average high
Coldest month
February
40°F average low
Wettest month
January
27 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
April, May, June and July
Residents
157,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Salinas and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Salinas hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Salinas 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
69° 52°
±6°
Tomorrow
Fog
67° 56°
models agree
Sun
Cloudy
68° 56°
±12°
Mon
Cloudy
67° 56°
±7°
Tue
Cloudy
70° 56°
±11°
Wed
Partly cloudy
79° 56°
±22°
Thu
Mostly clear
75° 59°
±7°
Fri
Cloudy
74° 58°
±12°
Sat
Cloudy
74° 57°
±14°
Sun
Cloudy
72° 57°
±15°
Mon
Partly cloudy
73° 55°
±14°
Tue
Light drizzle
72° 56°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
69° 55°
models agree
Thu
Clear
72° 55°
±9°

Salinas, California (CA) is at its warmest in Oct (average highs near 77°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 40°F), with roughly 27 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Salinas right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Salinas climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
59°
42°
Feb
59°
40°
Mar
59°
42°
Apr
63°
45°
May
65°
48°
Jun
68°
51°
Jul
74°
55°
Aug
75°
55°
Sep
74°
54°
Oct
77°
53°
Nov
67°
45°
Dec
64°
45°

Which forecast is most accurate in Salinas?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
83±1.7°F86±4.2 mph100100% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
73
/100rank #2
35±6.5°F96±1.3 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±6°66° to 72°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±3°65° to 68°±1%0% to 1% chance
Sun±12°63° to 75°±2%0% to 2% chance
Mon±7°65° to 72°±1%1% to 2% chance
Tue±11°65° to 76°models agree0% to 0% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Salinas

today, local time
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
19:09
Daylight
12h 18m

Common questions

What's the weather in Salinas today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Salinas today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Salinas today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Salinas and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Salinas?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Salinas (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the European at 73. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Salinas?
October is typically the warmest month in Salinas, with average highs around 77°F.
How cold does Salinas get?
The coldest month in Salinas is February, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Salinas get?
Salinas sees roughly 27 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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