Climate Insights for Clovis

The climate in Clovis is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 333mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 48mm of rainfall. Clovis is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Clovis has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Clovis is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 333mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 48mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 9mm. That's 39mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 22cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Clovis is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Clovis, which began on June 21, 2026. Clovis is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (9 days from now).

The best time to visit Clovis is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Clovis based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.