NWS, American, European side by side around Merced and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Merced, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 105°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 39°F), with roughly 23 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Merced right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Merced climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
56°
41°
Feb
58°
39°
Mar
61°
43°
Apr
71°
48°
May
81°
55°
Jun
92°
62°
Jul
105°
71°
Aug
99°
69°
Sep
91°
63°
Oct
83°
56°
Nov
66°
44°
Dec
60°
42°
Common questions
What's the weather in Merced today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Merced today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Merced today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Merced and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Merced?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Merced forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Merced?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Merced, with average highs around 105°F.
How cold does Merced get?
The coldest month in Merced is Feb, when overnight lows average about 39°F.
How much rain does Merced get?
Merced sees roughly 23 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.