Clovis, California Weather
Coastal fog thickens at dawn. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Clovis weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——98°62°—
- FridayJun 5Clear——101°67°+3°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——95°68°-6°
- SundayJun 7Clear——92°58°-3°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——90°62°-2°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——76°66°-14°
- WednesdayJun 10Clear——86°58°+10°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.54 with 7 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI down 41 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.54 with 7 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.54
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 6:21 AM
- Moonset
- 4:15 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Coastal fog thickens at dawn
Clovis at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 28 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Clovis's warmest month is July (~84°F mean) and its coldest is December (~48°F). Rainfall peaks in January (2.2 inches) and bottoms out in August (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 2.2″ | 5 |
| February | 52° | 1.9″ | 5 |
| March | 57° | 1.9″ | 4 |
| April | 62° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| May | 70° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 78° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| July | 84° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 82° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 77° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 67° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| November | 55° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| December | 48° | 1.8″ | 4 |
Regional context
Clovis sits within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort of nearby cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
Western kingbirds return to the Central Valley in April and begin hawking insects from fence lines and utility wires, a reliable signal that the last frost has passed.
By late May, resident barn swallows are gathering mud for nest repairs under bridges and eaves, timed to the long days that sustain their first brood.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Clovis?
- Clovis's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Clovis?
- January is the wettest month with about 2.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 11 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Clovis?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Clovis?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 48°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Clovis?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Clovis get?
- Clovis averages about 26 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Clovis?
- Clovis's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Clovis, California lies in a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means settle near 48°F, while July averages 84°F — a 36°F swing between the coldest and warmest months.
Over the course of a year, Clovis collects about 11 inches of precipitation across roughly 26 rainy days.
Latitude (36.8°N), distance from large water bodies, and local elevation set the rhythm of the year. Together they shape what can grow, when frost is likely to appear, and the daily texture of the weather.