Salinas Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation in each month of the year in Salinas, California. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Rainiest Month in Salinas?
In Salinas, January has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Salinas gets 2.6 inches of precipitation in January.
However, February is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 32.8% of days in February will have at least some rain.
What's the Driest Month in Salinas?
In Salinas, July has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Salinas gets 0.005 inches of precipitation in July.
July is also the month where rain is least common. Only 0.89% of days in July will have measurable rain.
Month Precipitation % Chance
January 2.63 in 30.2
February 2.42 in 32.8
March 2.06 in 28.9
April 0.95 in 18.2
May 0.38 in 9.5
June 0.07 in 3.7
July 0.01 in 0.9
August 0.03 in 2.2
September 0.05 in 3.2
October 0.60 in 8.8
November 1.26 in 19.0
December 2.11 in 27.0
Year 12.56 in 15.3
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1930–2024 Salinas Municipal Airport location