About Merced, CA

With a population of around 82,400, Merced sits in California, United States. The city operates in the Pacific Time Zone.

Across a typical year Merced sees about 12 inches of precipitation, with January the wettest month and July the driest. Temperatures range from January lows near 37°F up to July highs around 96°F, averaging 62°F annually — characteristic of a semi-arid climate.