August 7, 2020
Summary: After a day of sub 90 temperatures, readings will once again start to trend upward as the pool of marine air begins to mix out. Temperatures at most locations this morning are running about 3 to 5 degrees higher than 24 hours ago. The marine layer at Monterey has dropped roughly 1,000 feet since yesterday at this time. At last report, winds at Travis Air Force Base in the Delta were out of the southwest at just 5 MPH. the trough of low pressure responsible for the brief cooldown will weaken further and will be nudged off shore this weekend as upper level high pressure over the Desert Southwest expands back towards the west coast. This high will not be especially strong, however Sunday and Monday, hottest locations will climb into the lower 100s. by the middle of next week, another weak trough of low pressure will move into northern California for a minor cooling trend. The winds aloft next week will continue to be mainly out of the southwest with virtually cloudless skies continuing. The only exception will be some buildups over the high Sierra. Even an isolated thunderstorm or two over the back country can be expected.
Forecast: Clear skies and cooler through Saturday. Clear skies will continue Saturday night through Friday.
Short Term:
| Madera 92/60/96/63/100 | Reedley 93/60/97/63/101 | Dinuba 91/59/96/63/99 |
| Porterville 92/60/98/64/101 | Lindsay 91/59/97/62/100 | Delano 93/63/97/64/101 |
| Bakersfield 92/70/98/70/101 | Taft 92/72/98/74/100 | Arvin 94/66/98/68/102 |
| Lamont 93/65/98/68/101 | Pixley 92/61/97/65/101 | Tulare 91/59/96/63/99 |
| Woodlake 91/59/96/63/100 | Hanford 91/62/98/65/101 | Orosi 91/58/96/63/99 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Monday
Mostly clear 63/101 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 62/98 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 61/97 |
Thursday
Mostly clear 62/96 |
Friday
Mostly clear 61/95 |
Two Week Outlook: August 14 through August 20; This model indicates upper level high pressure over the desert southwest will be the more dominant feature, resulting in at least marginally above average temperatures. The monsoon is still nowhere to be found, so dry dusty conditions will continue.
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 Friday through Monday will be mainly out of the northwest at 5 to 12 MPH afternoons and evenings and 3 to 6 MPH nights and early mornings with periods of near calm conditions.
Rain Discussion: Expect dry conditions for the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Low to mid 50s. Kern: Low to mid 50s. Humidity values ranging from 30%/80% at Visalia. Bakersfield 25%/55%
Actual Humidity range August 6, 2020: Delano, 95%/32%, Porterville, 89%/31%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 1.99, Parlier 1.92, Blackwell Corner 2.14, Arvin 2.22, Orange Cove 2.05, Porterville 1.88, Delano 1.78. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 77, Parlier 79, Blackwell NA, Arvin, 81, Orange Cove 85, Porterville 78, Delano 76
Record Temperatures: 112/54. Average Temperatures: 98/64
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 1248 +243
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for August so far: 79.0 –0.3
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno/average + or 7.63 or -3.69. 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: 6:11, Sunset: 7:57 pm. Hours of Daylight: 13:49
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 87 / 58 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 87 / 56 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 89 / 61 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 88 / 61 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 90 / 56 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 89 / 64 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 87 / 58 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DH1631 / 88 / 58 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 88 / 58 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 87 / 60 / 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 12.20 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 46 8.47 174 4.86 5.18
SALINAS 0.00 9.18 73 13.80 109 12.63 12.83
PASO ROBLES 0.00 11.37 91 14.88 119 12.46 12.78
SANTA MARIA 0.00 10.61 77 15.68 114 13.79 13.95
Next report: August 8/morning