July 1, 2021
The first month of metrological summer was a hot one this year. This info comes as no surprise to anyone. It was the fourth hottest June on record in Bakersfield, the third hottest at Hanford, and the second hottest at Fresno. The good news is, temperatures are down anywhere from 4 to 8 degrees from yesterday at this time. Upper level high pressure has weakened a tad and as a result the marine layer has deepened up to 2,300 feet. The difference in pressure between the coast and the interior is fairly weak. Even so, marine air is surging through the Delta. At last report, Travis AFB was reporting winds out of the southwest at 26 MPH, gusting to 32. Unfortunately, there is no report from Pacheco Pass at this hour. No doubt there is some modified sea breeze leaking through Cottonwood Pass as well.
Temperature forecasting today will be tricky at best. In the broad picture, upper level high pressure extends from central Canada southwestward to off shore California. Enough monsoon moisture is available for another flare up of scattered thunderstorms over the Sierra Nevada this afternoon and evening.
By Friday, the main upper high will set up shop over the Four Corners region, generating a south/southeast flow over the weekend. The high will expand westward, maintaining triple digits.
Models for next week are very consistent, showing a broad expanse of high pressure over the west, meaning the first week of July and beyond will again experience above average temperatures along with daily chances of afternoon and evening thunderstorm over the Sierra Nevada.
Forecast: Mostly clear through Sunday with occasional high clouds. Mostly clear and hot Sunday night through Thursday with occasional clouds.
Short Term:
Madera 96/65/100/66/101 | Reedley 100/68/101/68/101 | Dinuba 99/65/100/67/101 |
Porterville 102/66/102/67/102 | Lindsay 101/66/101/67/101 | Delano 102/68/102/68/101 |
Bakersfield 101/76/101/76/101 | Taft 101/76/102/72/102 | Arvin 102/71/101/70/101 |
Lamont 101/71/101/71/101 | Pixley 101/67/101/69/100 | Tulare 99/65/100/67/101 |
Woodlake 99/65/100/67/101 | Hanford 101/67/100/68/101 | Orosi 99/65/100/67/101 |
Seven Day Forecast:
Sunday
Mostly clear 67/101 |
Monday
Mostly clear 66/102 |
Tuesday
Mostly clear 68/102 |
Wednesday
Mostly clear 69/104 |
Thursday
Mostly clear 69/105 |
Two Week Outlook: July 7 through July 13: This model shows an active monsoon into the Desert Southwest and, to a lesser extent, southern California and the Sierra Nevada. This pattern always offers a small chance of some rain with above average temperatures continuing.
July: The 30 day outlook for July follows the trend set in June with above average temperatures and upper level high pressure that’s stronger than usual. The typical dry conditions will continue.
July, August, September: Above average temperatures can be expected for the next three months. This model is given equal chance of rain for not only California but also the parched desert southwest.
Winds Discussion: During the afternoon and evening, winds will be mainly out of the northwest at 5 to 12 MPH. During the night and morning hours, winds will be generally at or less than 10 MPH with periods of near calm conditions.
Rain: dry weather will continue for at least the next 7 to 10 days.
Afternoon Dew Points Today: Upper 50s to the lower 60s. Kern: Low to mid 50s
Actual Humidity Range Yesterday: Delano, NA%/18% Porterville, 59%/20%
Percentage of Sunshine Today/Tomorrow: Visalia: Today: 90%, tomorrow 90%. Bakersfield: Today: 100% Tomorrow: 90%
ET Rates Over the Past Seven Days:. Stratford 2.28, Parlier 2.02, Arvin 2.12, Orange Cove 2.16, Porterville 1.95, Delano 1.96. Courtesy University of California *=estimate, NA=not available.
Seven Day Soil Temperatures: Stratford 72, Parlier 81, Arvin, 80, Orange Cove NA, Porterville NA, Delano 82.
Record Temperatures: 114/53. Average Temperatures: 96/64
Cooling Degree Days This Season:. 712 +158 Varies widely from location to location. courtesy of the NWS
Average Temperature for this month So Far: 80.2 +4.3 courtesy of the NWS
Precipitation: Seasonal total for Fresno, 6.59 or -4.32 or 60% of average. Month to Date: .00 or -24
Precipitation for Bakersfield, Season, 2.77, +or- -3.54 or 44% of average. Month to date .T or -.-05
Water year season is from October 1st through September 30.
Chilling Hours November 1st through February 28: Orange Cove, , Parlier, , Arvin, , Belridge, , Shafter, , Stratford, , Delano, , Porterville,
Hours at 45 or below 45. Courtesy UC Davis
Sunrise: 5:44 am Sunset: 8:22 Hours of Daylight: 14:38
Yesterday’s Weather
MCE : Merced 153 : DH1700 / 99 / 70 / 0.00 /
MAE : Madera 253 : DH1700 / 102 / 71 / 0.00 /
FAT : Fresno Airport 333 : DH1700 / 104 / 79 / 0.00 /
HJO : Hanford Airport 242 : DH1700 / 104 / 71 / 0.00 /
NLC : Lemoore Naval AS 234 : DH1700 / 107 / 72 / 0.00 /
BFL : Bakersfield Airport 496 : DH1700 / 105 / 81 / 0.00 /
VIS : Visalia Airport 292 : DH1700 / 103 / 74 / 0.00 /
PTV : Porterville Airport 442 : DH1700 / 105 / 73 / 0.00 /
TFTC1 : Taft 759 : DH1648 / 108 / 71 / 0.00 /
LOSC1 : Los Banos 120 : DH1600 / 89 / 67 / 0.00 /
Rainfall: 24hr W.Y. % Last Y. % Ave. Year ave.
STOCKTON 0.00 7.88 59 8.35 63 13.36 13.45
MODESTO 0.00 7.12 58 6.94 57 12.20 12.27
MERCED 0.00 7.00 60 0.00 0 11.75 11.80
MADERA 0.00 M M M M 10.75 10.79
FRESNO 0.00 6.59 60 0.00 0 10.91 10.99
HANFORD 0.00 4.29 53 0.00 0 8.07 8.13
BAKERSFIELD 0.00 2.77 44 0.00 0 6.31 6.36
BISHOP T 1.62 36 2.25 50 4.48 4.84
SALINAS M M M M M M 12.58
PASO ROBLES 0.00 6.74 56 11.37 95 12.00 12.15
SANTA MARIA 0.00 6.87 52 10.61 80 13.21 13.32
Next update: July 2/am