June 15, 2020
Summary: Once again, the valley is pooling with modified marine air which will lower our temperatures back into the mid 80s this afternoon. an area of low pressure continues to move through the Pacific Northwest and it will move into the interior west tonight and Tuesday. Currently, there is a ten millibar difference in pressure between San Francisco and Las Vegas. This is not horribly strong, but it’s certainly enough for above average wind conditions today, especially along the west side where winds funnel below the passes along the Coast Range.
Beginning Thursday, upper level high pressure over the eastern Pacific will build inland over California, resulting in a significant warming trend. As early as Friday, warmest locations will be toying with the century mark with widespread triple digits anticipated this weekend and early next week. Well off the southern California coast, a cut off low will develop which initially will have no impact on our weather. However, some models show it moving towards the central and northern California coast later next week, possibly making it the catalyst for our next cooling trend.
Forecast: Clear skies through Saturday. Mostly clear Saturday night through Tuesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 85/53/89/56/95 | Reedley 86/53/89/57/96 | Dinuba 85/52/88/56/95 |
| Porterville 87/54/89/58/96 | Lindsay 86/51/89/55/95 | Delano 87/57/89/60/96 |
| Bakersfield 88/60/89/64/97 | Taft 85/60/87/65/95 | Arvin 88/58/89/61/97 |
| Lamont 87/57/89/61/97 | Pixley 86/54/88/59/96 | Tulare 85/53/88/56/94 |
| Woodlake 85/52/88/56/94 | Hanford 86/55/88/58/95 | Orosi 84/52/88/55/94 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Friday
Mostly clear 59/97 |
Saturday
Mostly clear 62/101 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 63/103 |
Monday
Mostly clear 65/104 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 66/102 |
Two Week Outlook: June 22 through June 28: This model indicates upper level high pressure over the eastern Pacific extending through California will result in somewhat above average temperatures with dry conditions prevailing.
June: The month of June brings us into the dry season for central California. The chance of rain during the month will be very low on any given day. This model indicates we can expect above average temperatures for the month.
June, July, August: What can you say about the summer months in the valley except it will be hot and dry. Of course, this summer will be no exception. Precipitation will be near average, which is next to none. This model indicates the next three months will have above average temperatures, but what else is new?
Winds Discussion: Winds through early this evening will be mainly out of the northwest at 10 to 15 MPH. Gusts to 25 MPH can be expected along the west side. Later tonight through Friday, winds will be mainly out of the northwest afternoons and evenings at 5 to 12 MPH. Winds during the night and early morning hours will be generally light and variable.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Upper 40s to the lower 50s. Kern: Mid to upper 40s. Humidity values ranging from 30%/80% at Visalia. Bakersfield 25%/60%
Actual Humidity range June 15, 2020: Delano, 80%/34%, Porterville, 71%/26%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.22, Parlier 1.97, Blackwell Corner 2.07, Arvin 2.18, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 2.04, Delano 1.98. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 71, Parlier 74, Blackwell 84, Arvin, 75, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 82, Delano 79
Record Temperatures: 110/46. Average Temperatures: 92/59
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 421 +108
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for June so far: 74.3 +1.1
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.63. Month to Date: .00 -.16
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.88. Month to Date: .02 -.03
Water year season is from October 1st through September.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, Parlier, Arvin, Shafter, Stratford, Delano, Lindcove, Porterville
Hours at 45 or below 45.
Sunrise: 5:40, Sunset: 8:20 pm. Hours of Daylight: 14:40
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 90 / 59 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 90 / 55 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 91 / 64 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 91 / 59 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 92 / 54 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DHM / 91 / 64 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 90 / 59 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 90 / 57 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1645 / 91 / 66 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 89 / 61 / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 8.35 61 18.37 134 13.75 14.06
MODESTO 0.00 6.94 54 13.35 104 12.80 13.11
MERCED 0.00 9.54 78 13.27 109 12.19 12.50
MADERA 0.00 6.02 51 11.42 98 11.71 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 68 11.85 105 11.26 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 96 9.87 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 114 7.80 123 6.32 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 49 8.45 183 4.61 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.16 73 13.80 109 12.61 12.83
PASO ROBLES 0.00 11.37 91 14.88 120 12.44 12.78
SANTA MARIA 0.00 10.61 77 15.68 114 13.75 13.95
Next report: June 17/morning