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Hanford (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hanford can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Hanford can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 2°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hanford experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 191 mm annually. The climate in Hanford shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 44 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hanford Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Hanford serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Fresno, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Fresno, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Forecast for Hanford (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
18°C | 9°C
E 4 m/s
1.9 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 8°C
SE 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
17°C | 8°C
S 3 m/s
0.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

The best time of year to visit Hanford in the United States of America

During the months of March and April you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Hanford?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hanford?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hanford?
    December tops the wettest month list with 44 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hanford?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hanford?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 429 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.