Merced weekend weather for November 6 to 8, 2026: a mild but changeable November weekend, with the warmest and sunniest day on Friday near 72 degrees, a partly sunny Saturday in the mid-60s with rain likely in the evening, then clearing on Sunday near 66 to 68 degrees. The National Weather Service forecast for Merced is the source for every figure below, and it points to a weekend that rewards flexible plans.
This outlook covers the forecast for Merced and the surrounding Merced County communities, from the valley floor up through the foothills. Forecasts for foothill towns such as McSwain, Catheys Valley, and Mariposa tend to run a few degrees cooler at higher elevation and can see the weekend rain a little earlier, so adjust your plans for the hills. For everything else happening over the same days, pair this outlook with the weekend guide for November 6 to 8.
Merced Weekend Weather: The Three-Day Forecast
The forecast below is compiled from the National Weather Service point forecast and zone forecast for Merced, California, as posted on forecast.weather.gov. The big picture: high pressure keeps Friday sunny and mild, a fall system brings clouds and rain to Saturday evening into Saturday night, and Sunday clears out behind it. Overnight lows stay in the lower to upper 40s, so mornings and evenings are cool while afternoons remain pleasant for early November.
Friday, November 6
Mostly Sunny- High
- Near 72°F
- Low
- Near 48°F
The warmest, sunniest day of the weekend. The National Weather Service forecast for Merced calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 72 degrees and light northwest winds, followed by a partly cloudy Friday night with a low around 48 degrees. Good conditions for a full outdoor afternoon before the weekend system moves in.
Saturday, November 7
Partly Sunny, Rain at Night- High
- Near 66°F
- Low
- Near 48°F · rain likely in the evening
The change day. Skies turn partly sunny and afternoon highs settle in the mid-60s, about 6 degrees cooler than Friday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for cloudy skies Saturday night with rain likely in the evening, around a 60 percent chance, then a chance of rain after midnight, with the low near 48 degrees. Saturday daytime stays dry in the current run, so the morning and early afternoon are the reliable window.
Sunday, November 8
Clearing to Mostly Sunny- High
- Near 66 to 68°F
- Low
- Near 43°F
Only a slight chance of rain lingers before about 11 a.m., then skies clear to mostly sunny with a high near 66 to 68 degrees. Sunday night turns mostly clear with a crisp low near 43 degrees, an easy close to a changeable fall weekend.
A note on certainty: the Saturday night rain is the loosest part of this outlook. As of the November 5 forecast, the NWS puts the odds of rain Saturday evening around 60 percent, followed by a chance after midnight, which is genuinely uncertain: it could be a light shower or a solid rain, and the timing could shift. The daytime hours both Saturday and Sunday look mostly dry in the current run, with only a slight chance of rain Sunday morning, but check the National Weather Service forecast for Merced, linked in the Forecast Source box below, the day before you head out.
Weekend Activities That Fit a Mild, Changeable Forecast
This weekend rewards flexible plans: sunny and mild on Friday, partly sunny with rain arriving in the evening on Saturday, and clearing on Sunday. All three suggestions below are public, open to everyone, and work for families, couples, and solo outings alike. Each one has an indoor fallback built in for the rainy window.
1. Friday: a lake day at Lake Yosemite Regional Park
Friday is the sunniest and warmest day of the weekend, with a high near 72 degrees, which makes it the pick for Lake Yosemite Regional Park in Merced. The 3.5-mile lakeside loop is an easy walk or bike ride, picnic tables line the shore, and the calm November water is quiet compared with summer weekends. Hours, fees, and current conditions are posted on the official Lake Yosemite page.
2. Saturday: a morning market run, then an indoor afternoon
Saturday daytime stays dry in the current forecast, with rain likely arriving in the evening, so the morning window is the reliable one. The Merced and Turlock certified farmers markets both run Saturday, November 7: Merced from 8:00 to 11:00 AM at 16th and Canal Street, and Turlock from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Main Street, with winter citrus, greens, squash, and cut flowers at the stands. For the cloudier afternoon and the rainy evening, the free Merced County Courthouse Museum at 21st and N Streets is open from 1:00 to 4:00 PM with free admission, details in the Free This Weekend guide for November 7 to 8.
3. Sunday: a clearing morning at the Atwater market or a river walk
Sunday clears out after a slight early rain chance, with highs near 66 to 68 degrees, and the day works from morning on. The Atwater Flea & Farmers Market runs Sunday, November 8 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 2877 Atwater Boulevard for an early, mostly under-canopy browse. Later, McConnell State Recreation Area on the Merced River offers an easy riverside walk for the clearing afternoon. If any morning drizzle lingers, the free Stand Sunday movie screening at The Mainzer, 655 W Main Street in Merced, is a dry indoor pick, both covered in the free weekend guide.
All of these plans bend with the forecast. If Saturday evening rain arrives earlier than expected, the museum sits open through the afternoon and the Stand Sunday screening covers Sunday morning. A little layering and one flexible window covers every scenario in a weekend like this.
This outlook is published equally for everyone in Merced County. Every spot above is public, open to all, and described as-is, and the forecast applies to every community in the service area, from Atwater to Winton, Livingston, Turlock, and Chowchilla.
Frequently Asked Questions About Merced Weather This Weekend
What is the weather in Merced this weekend?
A mild but changeable November weekend. Per the National Weather Service forecast for Merced, Friday is mostly sunny with a high near 72, Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 66 and rain likely Saturday evening, and Sunday clears to mostly sunny with a high near 66 to 68 degrees after a slight early rain chance.
Will it rain in Merced County this weekend?
The main rain window is Saturday evening, when the current National Weather Service forecast for Merced puts rain likely at about a 60 percent chance, followed by a chance of rain after midnight. Sunday carries only a slight chance of rain before about 11 a.m., then dry conditions clear in. Friday is fully dry.
Will it be cold this weekend?
Not during the day, but nights turn crisp: lows run from the upper 40s Friday and Saturday nights to the lower 40s Sunday night. A jacket for mornings and evenings covers it, while Friday and Sunday afternoons stay mild enough for outdoor plans.
Where can I check the latest Merced forecast?
The National Weather Service publishes the official forecast for Merced at forecast.weather.gov. Check it the day before your plans, since rain odds and temperatures can shift a few degrees as the weekend gets closer.
Highs, lows, and conditions in this outlook are taken from the National Weather Service 7-day forecast for Merced, California, as published on forecast.weather.gov, cross-checked against the NWS zone forecast for Merced-Madera-Mendota (CAZ302) at the time of writing. The NWS forecast is the official, most current source for Merced County weather, and its zone forecast covers the wider service area, including the foothill communities.
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