University of California-Merced, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for University of California-Merced, a community in Merced County, California.
This Afternoon
69°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-day forecast for University of California-Merced
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Sunny | 10 mph NW | 1% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 1% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 71°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Saturday | 75°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 75°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Monday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 73°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for University of California-Merced (37.364, -120.419). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for University of California-Merced
Last spring frost
Mar 3
First fall frost
Nov 24
Growing season
263 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for University of California-Merced: nearby ZIP 95340 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · California frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Atwater
Ballico
Bear Creek
Cressey
Delhi
Dos Palos
Dos Palos Y
El Nido
Franklin
Gustine
Hilmar-Irwin
Le Grand
Livingston
Los Banos
McSwain
Merced
Planada
Santa Nella
Snelling
South Dos Palos
Stevinson
Tuttle
Volta
Winton
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Merced, Ca (7 mi from University of California-Merced). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 5, 2026.