Madera County Climate
Madera County, California
Avg Annual Temp
61.4°F
Annual Precip
20.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Extreme Heat Days
99.46666666666664
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Madera County Weather
Warm temperatures in the Central Valley
Madera County averages 61.4°F annually, placing it well above the national median temperature. This heat is a defining characteristic of its agricultural landscape.
Warmer than the California average
The county's 61.4°F average temperature exceeds the state average of 58.7°F by nearly three degrees. It represents the quintessential inland California climate where heat dominates the calendar.
Moderate rainfall for the valley
With 20.3 inches of annual precipitation, Madera is drier than the state average of 25.8 inches but wetter than its southern neighbor, Merced. It experiences very little snow, averaging just 1.3 inches per year.
The land of 99 heat days
Madera endures nearly 100 days per year over 90°F, with July temperatures averaging a hot 78.9°F. Winters are cool but not freezing, averaging 47.1°F during the coldest months.
Plan for extreme summer heat
With nearly 100 days of extreme heat, residents must have robust home cooling systems and heat-safety plans. Outdoor activities are best scheduled for the winter months when temperatures are a mild 47.1°F.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.