August 8, 2020
Summary: The summer doldrums have really set in. there is just not a whole lot to talk about. A very weak upper low has now drifted to off the California coast while upper level high pressure stretches from Texas to southern California. The marine which had pooled the valley has mixed out. As a result, temperatures this morning are 3 to 5 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time. The marine layer has shrunk back to 1,700 feet. Winds are fairly light in the Delta. Central California will again end up on the northwest periphery of the southwestern high. Temperatures will slowly warm with hottest locations today through Monday warming into the lower 100s. a minor cooling trend will occur Wednesday and Thursday due to a weak trough moving into northern California. Even so, readings will still be seasonal. A couple of models are showing a minimal amount of monsoon moisture working its way into southern California about Friday of next week, but for now it appears central California will remain under a dry southwesterly flow aloft.
Forecast: Clear skies through Wednesday. Clear skies Wednesday night through Saturday.
Short Term:
| Madera 97/63/100/64/100 | Reedley 98/63/101/64/101 | Dinuba 96/63/99/64/100 |
| Porterville 98/64/101/66/101 | Lindsay 97/63/100/64/100 | Delano 98/68/100/69/101 |
| Bakersfield 98/74/102/74/102 | Taft 97/74/100/76/100 | Arvin 98/66/102/69/102 |
| Lamont 99/68/103/70/102 | Pixley 98/66/100/67/101 | Tulare 97/63/99/64/100 |
| Woodlake 97/65/100/66/100 | Hanford 98/65/101/66/101 | Orosi 96/63/99/65/100 |
Seven Day Forecast:
| Tuesday
Mostly clear 65/99 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 63/97 |
Thursday
Mostly clear 62/96 |
Friday
Mostly clear 61/97 |
Saturday
Mostly clear 62/99 |
Two Week Outlook: August 15 through August 21: 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 through Tuesday 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 25%/75% at Visalia. Bakersfield 20%/55%
Actual Humidity range August 7, 2020: Delano, 99%/32%, Porterville, 86%/31%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 100%, tomorrow 100%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 100%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days: Stratford 1.92, Parlier 1.88, Blackwell Corner 2.15, Arvin 2.19, Orange Cove 2.00, Porterville 1.85, Delano 1.76. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 77, Parlier 79, Blackwell NA, Arvin, 80, Orange Cove 85, Porterville 78, Delano 76
Record Temperatures: 113/54. Average Temperatures: 98/64
Cooling Degree Days this Season: 1261 +242
Courtesy of the NWS
Average temperature for August so far: 78.8 –0.5
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: 6:12, Sunset: 7:56 pm. Hours of Daylight: 13:47
Yesterday’s Weather:
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 92 / 61 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 94 / 60 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 94 / 67 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 93 / 61 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 96 / 60 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 94 / 69 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 92 / 62 / 0.00 /
ATEC1 : Avenal 787 : DH1655 / 95 / 64 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 93 / 61 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 91 / 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 10/morning