Taft, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Taft weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Taft.
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What is the weather usually like in Taft?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 6.0 inprecipitation per year · 152 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Taft: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TAFT, CA US (USC00048752), adjusted for the elevation of Taft.
Taft weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Taft through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Taft?
Taft has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 6.0 inches (152 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Taft is March to May and October. At 955 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 Taft
What is the hottest month in Taft?
July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Taft?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Taft?
About 6.0 inches (152 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Taft?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Taft?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Taft have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Taft in November?
Highs average 66°F and lows 46°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Taft?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:53 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Taft weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Taft.
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