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Central California Rain This Weekend: Wet Halloween Night Ahead Oct 31
HANFORD, CA – Halloween weekend plans across Hanford and surrounding Kings County communities could face a wet interruption Saturday night as rain chances increase sharply after a warm, mostly dry Fri
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-30T12:13:52.097Z
HANFORD, CA – Halloween weekend plans across Hanford and surrounding Kings County communities could face a wet interruption Saturday night as rain chances increase sharply after a warm, mostly dry Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, Friday, Oct. 30, will bring gradually clearing skies and a high near 72 degrees before a developing weather system increases rain chances across the area Saturday.
The most significant rainfall opportunity arrives Saturday night, when precipitation chances climb to 80%.
Halloween Night Rain Could Affect Outdoor Plans Saturday, Oct. 31, is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 67 degrees and a 20% chance of rain after 11 a.m.
Conditions become considerably wetter overnight, with rain expected and temperatures falling to around 54 degrees.
The National Weather Service forecasts between one tenth and one quarter of an inch of precipitation Saturday night.
Families attending Halloween events, outdoor gatherings or evening activities should prepare for possible wet conditions, particularly later in the night.
Rain Chances Continue Into Sunday Sunday, Nov. 1, brings a 30% chance of rain before 11 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and highs near 67 degrees.
Northwest winds could increase to 10 to 15 mph during the afternoon.
By Sunday night, skies are expected to become mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 48 degrees.
Drier Weather Returns Next Week Monday looks mostly sunny with a high near 68 degrees, while Tuesday could reach 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Dry conditions are expected to continue through much of the middle of next week, with daytime temperatures generally in the upper 60s.
At Hanford Municipal Airport, temperatures were near 55 degrees early Friday morning, with mist and humidity around 87%.
Residents traveling across Kings County this Halloween weekend should monitor updated forecasts and allow extra time if rain develops Saturday night.