July 29, 2020
Summary: Strong high pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere is parked right over southern California this morning. the high also extends eastward into the Desert Southwest and off shore southern California. Central California is on the far northwest flank of the high, resulting in triple digit temperatures through at least Monday. The Delta region and parts of Merced County may see a bit of moderation today. The marine layer has deepened to 1,800 feet. Winds at Pacheco Pass are gusting to 23 MPH and are sustained at 23 MPH at Travis Air Force Base. The air aloft is certainly warm. The latest balloon sounding above Oakland indicated the freezing level is up to 17,000 feet. The high will not move much over the next four or five days. After Monday, a weak trough moving into the Pacific Northwest will begin to flatten the high, resulting in a minor cooling trend. The winds aloft, although weak, will remain out of the southwest, so no challenges from the monsoon for now.
Forecast: clear and hot through Saturday. Mostly clear and hot Saturday night through Wednesday.
Short Term:
| Madera 101/66/102/66/102 | Reedley 102/65/102/66/102 | Dinuba 100/65/101/66/101 |
| Porterville 102/65/102/66/102 | Lindsay 101/65/101/66/102 | Delano 103/68/103/68/103 |
| Bakersfield 103/74/103/75/103 | Taft 102/75/102/76/102 | arvin 104/70/104/71/104 |
| Lamont 103/69/103/70/103 | Pixley 103/67/102/67/103 | Tulare 101/65/101/66/102 |
| Woodlake 101/64/101/65/101 | Hanford 102/65/102/67/102 | Orosi 101/64/101/65/101 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Saturday
Mostly clear 64/102 |
Sunday
Mostly clear 64/103 |
Monday
Mostly clear 63/101 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 62/100 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 61/99 |
Two Week Outlook: August 5 through August 11: Upper level high pressure will be entrenched over the Desert Southwest. The monsoon will be active over Arizona and possibly even into southern California. Temperatures under this regime will run marginally above average with no rain expected.
August: Typically, especially this time of year, long range outlooks by NOAA reflect the global warming madness. This model indicates above average temperatures and largely dry conditions.
August, September, October: Just like the 30 day outlook, this longer range outlook reflects above average temperatures everywhere, including California. This model does not reflect either above or below average precipitation, although as we head into September we will have to keep a closer eye on the tropics.
Winds Discussion: Winds through this evening will be mainly out of the northwest at 8 to 15 MPH with stronger gusts, mainly along the west side. Winds Thursday through Saturday will be mainly out of the northwest afternoons and evenings at 5 to 12 MPH, becoming light and variable during the overnight hours.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Low to mid 50s. Kern: Upper 40s to the lower 50s. Humidity values ranging from 20%/65% at Visalia. Bakersfield 15%/50%
Actual Humidity range July 28, 2020: Delano, 85%/24%, Porterville, 78%/23%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 2.02, Parlier 1.91, Blackwell Corner 2.28, Arvin 2.18, Orange Cove 2.08, Porterville 1.99, Delano 1.87. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 77, Parlier 81, Blackwell NA, Arvin, 81, Orange Cove 86, Porterville 82, Delano 76
Record Temperatures: 113/57. Average Temperatures: 99/65
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 1104 +225
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for July so far: 81.0 +1.8
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.69. Month to Date: .00 -.01
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: 6:03, Sunset: 8:07 pm. Hours of Daylight: 14:05
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 100 / 63 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 101 / 60 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 102 / 71 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 101 / 62 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 103 / 63 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 101 / 74 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 99 / 64 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DHM / 100 / 72 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 100 / 65 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DHM / M / M / M /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 99 / 63 / 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 11.75 12.02
FRESNO 0.00 7.63 67 11.85 105 11.32 11.50
HANFORD 0.00 6.62 67 9.50 96 9.91 10.10
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 7.20 113 7.80 123 6.35 6.47
BISHOP 0.00 2.25 47 8.47 175 4.83 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.18 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 13.79 13.95
Next report: July 30/morning