Weather in Clovis, California
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- Moonrise
- 12:17 PM
- Moonset
- 2:17 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Clovis at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 28 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 16, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
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.