Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Salinas, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 4th in Salinas typically delivers a mild spring afternoon, with average highs of 66° and lows around 44°. There's a 22% chance of rain today, though snow is essentially off the table. The date's range tells quite a story — from a scorching 86° back in 1952 to a freezing 32° in 1945.
Salinas plays it mild most of the year, but it's capable of surprises at both ends. The all-time high hit 109° on September 2, 2017, while the coldest ever recorded was 18° on January 21, 1937. Even snow has shown up — a rare inch fell on January 21, 1962, a date that clearly has a flair for the dramatic.
Salinas has one of the most compressed temperature ranges you'll find in California — monthly average highs span just 61° in January to 75° in late September, a swing of only 14 degrees. The warmest stretch runs late September, while the wettest period clusters around Christmas week, averaging 0.87 inches. If you want the best of both worlds, aim for September or October — warm, dry, and golden.