Salinas, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
74°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 74°F | Sunny | 2 to 12 mph WNW | 15% |
| Tonight | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 9 mph NW | 0% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Friday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Saturday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 12 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 13 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 13 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 13 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 (1.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.