Selma (CA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Selma. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C (57°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Selma has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 227 mm (8.9 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Selma Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Selma. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Selma.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year