Shafter, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (93263)
Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 55°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 55°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 70°F to 79°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F above the historical average for October-November. Normal highs for this period are around 72°F with lows around 47°F.
This Date in Weather History
1846 - Eighty-seven pioneers were trapped by early snows in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that piled five feet deep, with 30 to 40 foot drifts. Just 47 persons survived the "Donner Pass Tragedy".
More on this and other weather history
Shafter 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Friday Oct 31
Day: Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Clear. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
Saturday Nov 1
Day: Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 51. East northeast wind around 0 mph.
Sunday Nov 2
Day: Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Monday Nov 3
Day: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Nov 4
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Nov 5
Day: A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Nov 6
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Sunset 6:04 PM
Last Light 6:30 PM
Moonset 1:41 AM
Weather Near Shafter
Contiguous United States Extremes
Thu's High Temperature
98 at 2 Miles West Of Pala, CA and 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA
Fri's Low Temperature
4 at Peter Sinks, UT
Weather Folklore
A reddish sun has water in his eye; before long you won't be dry.
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About Shafter, California
Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 19,953 at the 2020 census, up from 16,988 at the 2010 census. The city is located along State Route 43. Suburbs of Shafter include Myricks Corner, North Shafter, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.
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