June 17, 2020
Summary: The low pressure system that lowered temperatures into the mid 80s yesterday continues to move eastward and is now centered over eastern Idaho. It will move into southern Canada Thursday. The valley is pooled with modified marine air, so even though upper level high pressure is beginning to shift into California, temperature increases today will be modest with most locations coming in at just below the 90 degree mark.
Warming is, however, taking place in the upper levels of the atmosphere. The freezing level taken above Oakland a short time ago has jumped back up to 15,500 feet. The strong onshore flow of the past 24 hours will end later today, allowing significant warming to begin Thursday. By Friday, warmest locations will be toying with the century mark. That will be followed by five days of triple digit temperatures as high pressure moves overhead.
The next cooling trend could begin as early as Wednesday or possibly Thursday of next week as a weak trough of low pressure moves through. On paper, this doesn’t look like a significant feature, however temperatures should lower into at least the mid to upper 90s.
Forecast: Clear skies through Sunday. Mostly clear Sunday night through Wednesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 87/55/96/58/98 | Reedley 88/56/96/59/99 | Dinuba 87/54/95/57/97 |
| Porterville 89/56/96/59/99 | Lindsay 89/54/95/57/98 | Delano 89/61/96/63/99 |
| Bakersfield 89/65/95/67/100 | Taft 88/67/96/70/98 | Arvin 89/62/97/64/100 |
| Lamont 88/62/96/63/100 | Pixley 88/57/96/59/99 | Tulare 87/54/94/58/97 |
| Woodlake 87/55/95/58/98 | Hanford 89/57/96/60/99 | Orosi 87/54/95/57/98 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Saturday
Mostly clear 62/101 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 64/103 |
Monday
Mostly clear 66/103 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 64/101 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 62/99 |
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: Through Saturday, winds during the afternoon and evening will be generally out of the northwest at 5 to 12 MPH. Winds during the night and early morning hours will be generally at or less than 7 MPH with periods of near calm conditions.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Upper 30s to the lower 40s. Kern: Upper 30s to the lower 40s. Humidity values ranging from 20%/65% at Visalia. Bakersfield 15%/45%
Actual Humidity range June 16, 2020: Delano, 64%/30%, Porterville, 70%/22%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.17, Parlier 1.98, Blackwell Corner 2.07, Arvin 2.18, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 2.03, Delano 1.97. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 72, Parlier 74, Blackwell 84, Arvin, 75, Orange Cove NA, Porterville 82, Delano 79
Record Temperatures: 109/49. Average Temperatures: 92/60
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 429 +106
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for June so far: 74.2 +0.9
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.64. Month to Date: .00 -.17
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.87. Month to Date: .02 -.04
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: 14:41
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 84 / 56 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 85 / 53 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 85 / 60 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 85 / 60 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 86 / 54 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 86 / 63 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 86 / 59 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 87 / 56 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1653 / 84 / 65 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 83 / 57 / 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 11.27 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 96 9.88 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 114 7.80 123 6.33 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 49 8.45 183 4.62 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 18/morning