Salinas, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
70°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Sunny | 8 to 14 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 12 mph WNW | 0% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 14 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 13 mph W | 3% |
| Monday | 67°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 14 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 to 14 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 2 to 14 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 14 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 12 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 12 mph S | 0% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 13 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 13 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 75°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 14 mph WSW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 14 mph WSW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Salinas, CA
Last spring frost
Jan 29
First fall frost
Dec 10
Growing season
325 days
Hardiness zone
9b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Salinas Municipal Ap, Ca (1.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.