Hanford, Calif. – A stretch of rising temperatures will grip the San Joaquin Valley through midweek, with highs nearing triple digits by Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents should expect dry, sunny days and little relief until the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Hanford will climb to around 90°F Sunday before reaching 93°F on Monday. The hottest days arrive Tuesday and Wednesday, when highs push between 96°F and 97°F across Kings and Fresno counties. Overnight lows will stay in the mid-to-upper 60s, offering limited cooling for homes without air conditioning.
The sustained heat may strain local power grids and impact outdoor workers, particularly in agriculture-heavy areas stretching from Hanford to Lemoore. Officials recommend limiting time outdoors during peak afternoon hours, staying hydrated, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Some relief comes late week, with a slight 20% chance of rain Thursday into Saturday and daytime highs dipping back into the upper 80s. Until then, the valley remains locked in hot, dry weather with calm winds prevailing most afternoons.
Warnings remain possible if temperatures trend higher, with updates expected early in the week.
Five Day Forecast for Hanford, CA
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 90°F, low around 61°F
- Monday: High near 93°F, mostly clear overnight, low 64°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, hot, high near 98°F, low around 65°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 97°F, partly cloudy overnight, low 68°F
- Thursday: Slight rain chance, high near 93°F, low 66°F
