July 8, 2020
Summary: On this day in 1905, the temperature in Fresno reached 115, which was the hottest day ever recorded. Nothing like that today as readings will be fairly seasonal. Triple digits are on the way, however, as upper level high pressure over northern Mexico will begin expanding northward and westward over the next 72 hours. This will lead to a blistering heat wave over interior southern California and the desert southwest where hottest locations may approach the 120 degree mark over the weekend.
Even though the valley will move into triple digits, nowhere near record levels are anticipated. Most locations will range between 101 and 106 over the weekend. Triple digits will be a way of life through at least Tuesday then a trough of low pressure will sag into the northern Rockies at midweek, suppressing the southwestern high back over Texas. This may allow temperatures to fall back to near seasonal levels by next Thursday.
Forecast: Clear skies today. Mostly clear and hot Thursday and on through next Wednesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 97/58/100/63/102 | Reedley 98/59/101/63/102 | Dinuba 96/57/100/63/101 |
| Porterville 98/59/102/63/103 | Lindsay 97/57/101/63/102 | Delano 98/64/101/65/103 |
| Bakersfield 97/70/102/72/104 | Taft 97/71/100/74/102 | Arvin 98/65/102/68/104 |
| Lamont 97/65/102/69/103 | Pixley 97/61/101/65/102 | Tulare 96/57/101/62/102 |
| Woodlake 96/57/100/63/102 | Hanford 97/61/101/64/102 | Orosi 96/57/100/63/102 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Saturday
Mostly clear 65/105 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 67/104 |
Monday
Mostly clear 67/105 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 66/104 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 64/102 |
Two Week Outlook: July 14 through July 20: This model indicates upper level high pressure will cover much of the western U.S. with the exception of the Pacific Northwest. This pattern will continue a dry southwesterly flow aloft along with marginally above average temperatures.
July: This model indicates warmer than average temperatures over the next four weeks. The usual dry pattern will prevail in the San Joaquin Valley with the chance of precipitation on any given day being almost nil. Average precipitation for the month is .01.
July, August, September: This time of year, the 90 day out look is no secret. July and August will be hot and dry while September has a minor risk of precipitation, mainly from the tropics. This out look appears fairly typical. Marginally above average temperatures are expected with near average precipitation, which is a meaningless projection.
Winds Discussion: Winds during the afternoons and evenings will be generally out of the northwest at 5 to 12 MPH with locally stronger gusts through Saturday. winds during the night and morning hours will be generally variable to around 7 MPH with periods of near calm conditions.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Mid to upper 40s. Kern: Low to mid 40s. Humidity values ranging from 20%/70% at Visalia. Bakersfield 15%/45%
Actual Humidity range July 7, 2020: Delano, 68%/18%, Porterville, 76%/14%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.21, Parlier 2.04, Blackwell Corner 2.28, Arvin 2.28, Orange Cove 2.23, Porterville 2.09, Delano 2.07. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 76, Parlier 78, Blackwell NA, Arvin, 79, Orange Cove 82, Porterville 81, Delano 76
Record Temperatures: 115/51. Average Temperatures: 98/64
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 743 +171
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for July so far: 78.4 +0.2
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.68. Month to Date: .00 -.00
Since Oct 1, 2019, Bakersfield: 7.20, or +.85. Month to Date: .00 -.00
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: 5:48, Sunset: 8:20 pm. Hours of Daylight: 14:32
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 91 / 56 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 93 / 53 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 94 / 61 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 93 / 60 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 95 / 54 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1600 / 95 / 66 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 93 / 56 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 94 / 57 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 89 / 59 / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 8.35 61 18.37 134 13.76 14.06
MODESTO 0.00 6.94 54 13.35 104 12.83 13.11
MERCED 0.00 9.54 78 13.27 109 12.19 12.50
MADERA 0.00 6.02 51 11.42 97 11.74 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 67 11.85 105 11.31 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 96 9.89 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 113 7.80 123 6.35 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 48 8.47 180 4.71 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.16 73 13.80 109 12.63 12.83
PASO ROBLES 0.00 11.37 91 14.88 120 12.45 12.78
SANTA MARIA 0.00 10.61 77 15.68 114 13.76 13.95
Next report: July 9/morning