What is today's weather forecast for Shafter, CA?

Today's forecast for Shafter shows a high of 62 degrees and a low of 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Shafter, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Shafter shows highs from 58 to 62 degrees and lows from 43 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Shafter, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Shafter this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (90% chance), Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (60% chance), Monday (60% chance), Tuesday (20% chance), Thursday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Shafter weather forecast?

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Shafter, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

59°F
Feels Like 59°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 59°F Wind WNW 4 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 82 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.8 miles NE of central Shafter
at 8:40 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

90%

SatNov 15

90%

SunNov 16

60%

MonNov 17

60%

TueNov 18

20%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 58°F to 62°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 67°F with lows around 43°F.

This Date in Weather History

1986 - An early season cold wave set more than 200 records from the northwestern U.S. to the east coast over a seven day period. For some places it proved to be the coldest weather of the winter season.

Shafter, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Rain. Steady temperature around 62. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Rain before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain, mainly after 7pm. Low around 50. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

Night: A 10 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.

About Shafter, CA

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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