Hanford residents will wake to sunny skies and warming afternoons Tuesday as California’s September weather pattern locks in for the week. Daily highs will hover near 90 degrees, raising concerns for travelers on Highway 198 as afternoon heat mixes with evening cool-downs that may reduce visibility from lingering smoke.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, Tuesday will bring a high near 83 degrees, followed by a low around 63 overnight. Winds will remain light from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph. Residents should watch for haze and air quality alerts tied to nearby fire activity, especially in the San Joaquin Valley.
Wednesday will stay sunny with highs near 81, dipping to 60 at night. Thursday and Friday both return to mid-80s, offering a brief warming trend before another weekend of highs near 89 degrees. Nights will stay cool, making the daily swing from afternoon to overnight temperatures a notable safety issue for drivers, cyclists, and anyone outdoors.
The extended period of sunshine and calm winds will keep wildfire smoke a concern. Valley residents should limit outdoor exertion if smoke thickens and keep air conditioners on recirculate mode. Those traveling Highway 198 or Highway 41 should plan for changing visibility and have water on hand during midday heat.
Conditions remain stable, but NWS forecasters warn more advisories are possible if smoke impacts increase.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, California
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83, low 63
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 81, low 60
- Thursday: Sunny, high 83, low 60
- Friday: Sunny, high 86, low 62
- Saturday: Sunny, high 89, low 63
