Merced, CA County has a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot and dry summers and mild to cool and wet winters. Average temperatures throughout the year range from 77°F in the summer months to around 44°F during the winter. The hottest month of the year is August, when temperatures can reach as high as 109°F, while the coldest month is December, with a low of 31°F. The average amount of rainfall Merced receives each year is about 12 inches, with most of it falling between November and May.

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• NOAA Weather for Merced

• California Rainfall Totals

• Major Water Supply Reservoirs

• Snow Pack Conditions