HANFORD, Calif. – A light mist hangs low over the fields this early morning, softening headlights and glazing the edges of Highway 198. It’s another calm start across the southern San Joaquin Valley—cool, still, and just a touch damp before the sun burns through.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, skies will clear quickly today, giving way to full sunshine and a high near 77°F. Winds stay light and variable, shifting northwest by afternoon. The air remains seasonably mild through the weekend, a perfect setup for late harvest work, outdoor school events, and Friday’s Halloween festivities.
Lows tonight dip into the low 50s under mostly clear skies, setting up another calm and bright day Thursday. Highs climb near 78°F with little to no wind—ideal for any final pumpkin patch visits or home decorating.
By Halloween Friday, the pattern holds. Expect sunny skies through the afternoon and a mild evening near 65°F around sunset. Trick-or-treat conditions look excellent—no rain, no gusty winds, and great visibility across neighborhoods from Lemoore to Visalia.
The extended outlook remains quiet through the weekend, with highs in the mid-70s and only patchy fog possible early each morning. To be fair, this calm stretch is typical late-October Central Valley weather—steady, comfortable, and deceptively peaceful before November’s first chilly mornings arrive.
After all, Daylight Saving Time ends early Sunday morning, when clocks fall back and the darker evenings return—a gentle reminder that winter isn’t far off.
Five-Day Outlook for Hanford, CA:
Wed: 77/52 – Morning mist, then sunny and warm.
Thu: 78/51 – Clear skies; calm winds.
Fri: 74/51 – Sunny Halloween; mild evening near 65°F.
Sat: 76/51 – Bright and calm; light breeze.
Sun: 75/52 – Mostly sunny; tranquil end to October.
