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

Today's forecast for Shafter shows a high of 62 degrees and a low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Shafter shows highs from 59 to 63 degrees and lows from 43 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 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 (70% chance), Saturday (100% chance), Sunday (60% chance), Monday (70% chance), Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (40% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Shafter weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Shafter forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Shafter, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

48°F
Feels Like 48°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 48°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.26 in.768.6 mm

Report from a personal weather station 9.1 miles SE of central Shafter
at 5:12 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

60%

SatNov 15

100%

SunNov 16

60%

MonNov 17

70%

TueNov 18

20%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 59°F to 63°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°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: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 62. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then rain likely after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 55. 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 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 50. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. 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 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

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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