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El Centro (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

El Centro experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to pleasant weather. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in El Centro is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in July to a pleasant 21°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

El Centro is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 53 mm. The wettest period in El Centro occurs in December, which receives around 10 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, June, El Centro experiences almost no rainfall, totaling approximately 0.2 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for El Centro (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
23°C | 8°C
SE 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
24°C | 6°C
NW 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
25°C | 6°C
NE 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit El Centro in the United States of America

During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in El Centro?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Centro?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Centro?
    December tops the wettest month list with 10 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Centro?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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