Weather forecast for todayShafter, CA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:21 am PDT

  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNW 310°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 55°F
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, brief showers are adding a cool touch to the day.
The temperature is a refreshing 57.2°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-anticipated 69.8°F.

Thursday Oct 22, 2026

  • 70°F
  • 52°F
PM Thunderstorms
PM Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0.39"
  • Wind: 7mphN 354°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:09 am PDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm PDT
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On Thursday, in Shafter, scattered thunderstorms are likely by the afternoon.
The chance of rain for today is low, and light precipitation is expected. The temperature is forecasted to vary between a pleasant 69.8°F and a crisp 51.8°F.
It will be colder, as the maximum temperature reflects November's norm of 68°F instead of October's.
Sunrise will be at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:13 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 3min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 2 pm 68°C.
Coldest hour: 8 am 52°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2 am 93%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 3mphNE 48°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 4 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 99°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 1mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:09 am
  • 8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 90°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphENE 79°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNW 327°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 5mphNW 305°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNW 328°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 41%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 7mphNW 322°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:13 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphN 352°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphESE 119°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Shafter, a combination of primarily cloud-filled and occasionally stormy and rain-filled weather is expected.
Rain is anticipated at 2 am, 2 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08", the most intense rain will be falling at 2 am and 3 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 51.8°F and a maximum of 68°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 1 pm and 2 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more consistent with November's average high of 68°F than October's 79.7°F. The lowest temperature is consistent with October's typical minimum of 54.9°F.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 08:21:57 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently (1:21 am PDT) it is 57.2°F in Shafter.

On Thursday, rumbling thunderstorms could affect the area later in the afternoon.

With a probability of 41%, light precipitation of 0.39" is predicted.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 69.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 51.8°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 79.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 54.9°F.

On Thursday, in Shafter, sunrise will be at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:13 pm (PDT).

In Shafter, today, there will be 11h and 3min of daylight.