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Forecast confidence: Medium · models disagree by 7°F

Salinas weather

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Mostly clear,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Salinas's high today between 68° and 75°, a 7° split. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy around 68°, with a 1% chance of rain.

71°57°
68°54°
71°52°
76°55°
90°63°
81°64°
Todaysplit ±7°Tomorrowsplit ±4°Mondaysplit ±10°Tuesdaysplit ±20°Wednesdaysplit ±21°Thursdaysplit ±18°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
69°
Mostly clear
Today 69°·Low 56°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
75°
Cloudy
Today 75°·Low 57°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
68°
Partly cloudy
Today 68°·Low 56°·Rain 0%

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NWS, American, European side by side around Salinas and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Mostly clear
71° 57°
±7°
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
68° 54°
±4°
Mon
Mostly clear
71° 52°
±10°
Tue
Cloudy
76° 55°
±20°
Wed
Cloudy
90° 63°
±21°
Thu
Cloudy
81° 64°
±18°
Fri
Partly cloudy
71° 60°
±5°
Sat
Cloudy
68° 56°
models agree
Sun
Partly cloudy
69° 55°
±10°
Mon
Partly cloudy
71° 55°
±16°
Tue
Partly cloudy
71° 54°
±16°
Wed
Cloudy
76° 54°
±18°
Thu
Cloudy
69° 54°
±5°
Fri
Partly cloudy
69° 53°
±7°

Salinas, CA is at its warmest in Oct (average highs near 77°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 40°F), with roughly 27 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Salinas right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Salinas climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
59°
42°
Feb
59°
40°
Mar
59°
42°
Apr
63°
45°
May
65°
48°
Jun
68°
51°
Jul
74°
55°
Aug
75°
55°
Sep
74°
54°
Oct
77°
53°
Nov
67°
45°
Dec
64°
45°

Which forecast is most accurate in Salinas?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
82±1.8°F86±4.4 mph100100% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
73
/100rank #2
36±6.4°F96±1.3 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±7°68° to 75°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±4°66° to 71°±1%0% to 1% chance
Mon±10°66° to 76°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±20°67° to 87°models agree4% to 4% chance
Wed±21°81° to 102°±11%8% to 19% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Salinas

today, local time
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:29
Daylight
12h 48m

Common questions

What's the weather in Salinas today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Salinas 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 Salinas today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Salinas 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 Salinas?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Salinas (CheckWeather Score 89/100), ahead of the European at 73. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Salinas?
October is typically the warmest month in Salinas, with average highs around 77°F.
How cold does Salinas get?
The coldest month in Salinas is February, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Salinas get?
Salinas sees roughly 27 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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