Hanford, California – California’s San Joaquin Valley heats rapidly today, with Hanford climbing toward 96 degrees before a substantial midweek cooldown. Clear skies will allow temperatures to rise 30 degrees from this morning’s 66-degree reading.
According to the National Weather Service serving Hanford, sunshine dominates today with a high near 96. Winds remain light, becoming northwesterly around 5 mph during the morning.
People working outside should plan water breaks and limit strenuous activity during the hottest afternoon hours. Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
Drivers on Highway 198 and Highway 43 should also prepare for intense afternoon sunshine and hot vehicle interiors. No rain-related travel problems appear in the local outlook.
Sunday remains hot, reaching 93 degrees. Northwest winds stay near 5 mph, while temperatures fall toward 61 degrees by Monday morning.
Monday brings another 93-degree afternoon. Winds shift southwest around 5 mph, keeping the San Joaquin Valley warm and dry.
The bigger temperature change begins Tuesday.
Hanford reaches 86 degrees Tuesday, seven degrees below Monday. Northwest winds remain around 5 mph as sunshine continues.
By Wednesday, the high slips to 85 degrees. That represents an 11-degree drop from today’s 96-degree peak.
Despite broader Western concerns about thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, the supplied Hanford outlook shows no local thunderstorms through Wednesday. No tornado signal appears in the provided local data.
There is also no snow, ice or flash-freezing concern. Five-day lows remain between 57 and 63 degrees, well above freezing.
A rain signal finally appears Thursday, when the NWS lists a 20% chance. Temperatures then begin edging upward again toward 89 degrees Friday.
For now, heat is the immediate concern. The more noticeable change comes by Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoons turn substantially milder.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Hanford, California
- Today: Sunny, high near 96°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 93°F. Low near 61°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 93°F. Low near 57°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 86°F. Low near 58°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
