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Modesto

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Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Modesto month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Modesto are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 24–29°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and January the wettest (about 105 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January14.55.01056.5
February17.05.4718.7
March19.27.2879.5
April24.29.92811.3
May29.413.11613.2
June35.116.7113.8
July38.118.6013.9
August37.118.6013.0
September33.816.6411.8
October27.512.22610.1
November18.97.3488.0
December13.85.0966.3

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What is being reported around Modesto

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01 · Overview

Modesto, in brief

Modesto is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Modesto took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Modesto

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Modesto

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Modesto

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Modesto

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Modesto

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08 · Questions

Questions about Modesto

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Frequently Asked Questions about Modesto

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Modesto located and what are its coordinates?

Modesto is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 37.6391, -120.9969, with an elevation of 28 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Modesto?

Modesto has a recorded population of approximately 211,266 and observes the America/Los_Angeles time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Modesto?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Modesto include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Modesto?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Modesto, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.