Shafter, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Shafter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shafter.
This week in Shafter
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What is the weather usually like in Shafter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 97°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 7.7 inprecipitation per year · 195 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shafter: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHAFTER 6E, CA US (USC00048122), adjusted for the elevation of Shafter.
Shafter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shafter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Shafter?
Shafter has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 7.7 inches (195 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Shafter is March to May and October. At 348 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Shafter
What is the hottest month in Shafter?
August, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Shafter?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Shafter?
About 7.7 inches (195 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Shafter?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Shafter?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shafter have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Shafter in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 39°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Shafter?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Shafter weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Shafter.
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