Hanford, California – A rare break from relentless heat will sweep across the San Joaquin Valley this week, offering residents several days with a lower chance of temperatures soaring past 90 degrees.
According to the US National Weather Service Hanford, a disturbance moving through the Pacific Northwest has ushered in cooler marine air. This shift means the odds of hitting 90°F drop significantly across cities like Bakersfield, Fresno, Hanford, and Visalia from Tuesday through Saturday. For example, Fresno’s chance for 90-plus-degree heat dips to just 80% by Thursday—down from nearly 100% earlier in the week.
Bakersfield, typically one of the Valley’s hottest cities, sees its probability for 90-degree highs fall to 50% by Friday before heat returns Sunday and Monday. Coalinga and Merced will see even greater relief, with just a 20–35% chance of 90-degree weather midweek, while Los Banos remains mostly below 20% until Sunday.
Expect cooler afternoons, especially Wednesday to Friday, but prepare for a rapid return of summer heat as probabilities rebound to nearly 100% in most Valley cities by next Monday. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
This pattern marks one of the first notable cool-downs of July but is expected to be brief. Warnings for hotter weather remain in effect early next week, and updates will follow if conditions change.
