HANFORD, Calif. – A soft mist hangs low over the fields this early Tuesday, clinging to fences and glowing faintly under dawn’s first light. The calm won’t last long, though — the San Joaquin Valley is set for a brief but noticeable weather change by midweek as clouds and a few scattered showers roll in.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, Tuesday will be sunny and warm, with highs near 82°F and calm conditions. It’s ideal for morning harvest or cleanup work before patterns shift on Wednesday. A weak Pacific system will drift inland, bringing a 20% chance of light rain or isolated thunderstorms from late morning through early afternoon. Rainfall totals should remain light — less than a tenth of an inch — but quick downpours could briefly dampen rural roads and farm fields.
By Thursday, drier air builds in, leaving clear skies and slightly cooler highs near 73°F. The late-week pattern favors calm winds, abundant sunshine, and seasonable warmth through Friday, giving residents a perfect window for outdoor work before Halloween week arrives.
Looking toward the weekend, temperatures hold steady in the low to mid-70s under mostly sunny skies. Patchy fog could return during early mornings as nights cool into the low 50s. For now, the Central Valley stays comfortably in late-fall mode — mild, steady, and just enough rain to hint at the first touches of California’s transition season.
Five-Day Forecast for Hanford, CA:
Tue: 82/58 – Sunny, calm, warm afternoon.
Wed: 71/52 – Spotty showers; possible thunder.
Thu: 73/51 – Sunny, light winds.
Fri: 75/53 – Mostly sunny, cooler evening.
Sat: 72/54 – Mild, partly sunny.
