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Fresno, California Weather

August begins in scorching stillness. Day 43 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fresno weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Fresno, CA
Sunday, August 2 at 7:58 AM
76
°
Clear
Feels like
78°
Humidity
51%
Wind
1 mph
Sunrise
11:06 PM
Sunset
1:04 PM
Fresno, CA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFresno, CA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 72 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 72°H 108°
Fresno, CA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Clear
    —
    —
    108°72°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Clear
    —
    —
    110°72°+2°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Clear
    —
    —
    111°78°+1°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Clear
    —
    —
    112°80°+1°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Clear
    —
    —
    112°81°0°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Clear
    —
    —
    114°83°+2°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    115°85°+1°
Fresno, CA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°90°115°12p6p12a6anow 72°high 108°low 72°
Fresno, CA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
W
259° · backing 41°
Direction
W
259°
Sustained
1
mph
Gust
3
mph
Peak 24h
16
avg 5 mph
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 mph · pk 16 mph @ 8:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 183SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Fresno, CA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
998.9
+0.9 mb in 3h · rising · 29.50 inHg
Now
998.9
mb
3h
+0.9
mb
12h
+0.5
mb
24h
-3.4
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 998–1003
9909951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1003.0997.9998.8
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Fresno, CA
Air quality
32
AQI
Good
↓-6 in 6h▲Peak ~40 @ 9 PM

AQI 32 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 6 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 5.7 µg/m³ (AQI 32) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 1 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 9 PM.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
5.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
6μg/m³
NO₂Good
19μg/m³
OzoneGood
24μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.3

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 5.7 µg/m³ (AQI 32) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 1 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.93
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Fresno, CA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
74.0mi
UNLIMITED
185 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:58 UTC · Fresno, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:58 UTC · Fresno, CA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fresno, CA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fresno, CA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fresno, CA
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
11:06 PM
Daylight
13h 58m
Sunset
1:04 PM
Civil dusk
8:34 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Fresno, CA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
9:44 PM
Moonset
10:09 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Fresno, CA
Microseason
Aug 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

plant
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fresno at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 10°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 28 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93706, 93710 +13 more

16-Day Forecast — Fresno

  1. Sun109°71°0%
  2. Mon110°72°0%
  3. Tue111°78°0%
  4. Wed112°80°0%
  5. Thu112°81°0%
  6. Fri114°83°0%
  7. Sat115°85°1%
  8. Sun113°85°1%
  9. Mon109°79°1%
  10. Tue105°77°0%
  11. Wed104°77°0%
  12. Thu105°76°3%
  13. Fri104°79°3%
  14. Sat106°77°3%
  15. Sun104°74°0%
  16. Mon105°76°3%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Fresno

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

Sun & seasons in Fresno

Fresno sits in Fresno County, where the year’s longest day runs 14h 41m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 38m — a swing of +5h 3m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Los Angeles, the state’s largest city, lies about 200 miles to the SSE. The nearest town Fresno tracks is Yosemite Lakes, roughly 28 miles to the N.

Air quality in Fresno’s county has trended cleaner since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2025 (median AQI 61). See the full air-quality history for Fresno.

January 1–5: New year in coastal mist.January 6–10: Hills hold the winter cold.January 11–15: Light lengthens over wet earth.January 16–20: The green pulse quickens.January 21–25: Spring green spreads inland.January 26–31: Winter's grip releases.February 1–5: Fog lifts, flowers open.February 6–10: Blooms erupt across chaparral.February 11–15: Winter blooms at their peak.February 16–20: Rivers recede, flowers spread.February 21–25: Earth warms, flowers rush upslope.February 26–28: Spring advances on cool winds.March 1–5: Grass and trees bud and break.March 6–10: Insects wake and feed.March 11–15: Blossoms crown the hillsides.March 16–20: Monarch chrysalis emergence.March 21–25: Light overtakes dark at equinox.March 26–31: California poppy ablaze.April 1–5: Spring rain feeds the seedlings.April 6–10: Warblers flood the understory.April 11–15: Allen's hummingbirds in courtship dives.April 16–20: Coastal fog settles; sun breaks midday.April 21–25: Oak canopies full and green.April 26–30: Chaparral awakens after spring rains.May 1–5: Coastal wildflowers at their peak.May 6–10: Gray whales complete their migration north.May 11–15: Redwood coast in cool shade.May 16–20: Fog and sun in daily rhythm.May 21–25: Summer approaches; hills turn gold.May 26–31: Dry season begins; tule fog in valleys.June 1–5: Coastal fog thickens at dawn.June 6–10: California poppies fade as heat rises.June 11–15: Summer solstice light stretched thin.June 16–20: Bay laurel fragrance sweetens shade.June 21–25: Longest daylight, driest air.June 26–30: Fog banks mask the turning tide.July 1–5: Summer heat deepens across the valleys.July 6–10: Warm winds drive dryness inland.July 11–15: Pacific high settles in firmly.July 16–20: Young hawks take to the thermals.July 21–25: Peak fire season, peak heat.July 26–31: Chaparral poised for ignition.August 1–5: August begins in scorching stillness.August 6–10: Autumn's first cool breath arrives.August 11–15: Cool winds signal the turning year.August 16–20: Evening cicada chorus.August 21–25: Marine layer descent.August 26–31: Monarch staging begins.September 1–5: Fire season intensity.September 6–10: Dew on drying grasses.September 11–15: Raptor passage begins.September 16–20: Equinox descent.September 21–25: Ceanothus blooms again.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Creeks begin to whisper.October 6–10: Santa Ana wind season.October 11–15: Wildflower anticipation.October 16–20: Chaparral embers glow.October 21–25: First atmospheric river looms.October 26–31: Rains return at last.November 1–5: Coast live oak leaves turn amber.November 6–10: California lilac blooms in winter light.November 11–15: First rain greens the chaparral.November 16–20: Coastal fog thickens as storms approach.November 21–25: Thanksgiving rains swell the valleys.November 26–30: Autumn's last breath yields to winter.December 1–5: December arrives, storms accelerate.December 6–10: Winter solstice season intensifies.December 11–15: Deep winter: rivers at flood stage.December 16–20: Winter salmon runs peak in northern rivers.December 21–25: Winter solstice: the sun turns.December 26–31: Year's end in wind and rain.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

August begins in scorching stillness

Calm days dominate early August; temperatures peak; the entire ecosystem is in survival mode.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Fresno peaks at about 84°F in July and bottoms near 48°F in December; January brings the heaviest rain (2.2 inches) and August the least (0.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January48°2.2″5
February52°1.9″5
March57°1.9″4
April62°1.0″2
May70°0.4″1
June78°0.2″0
July84°0.0″0
August82°0.0″0
September77°0.1″0
October67°0.6″1
November55°0.9″2
December48°1.8″4

Regional context

Fresno's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 48°F Januarys with 84°F Julys — a 36°F swing. About 11 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 26 days a year.

Precipitation in Fresno peaks in the cool season: January averages 2.2 inches across 4.8 storm-fed days, while August bottoms out at 0.0 inches over just 0.0 rainy days. That cool-season-wet pattern aligns Fresno with places like Old Fig Garden, CA, Mayfair, CA and Calwa, CA.

Freezes are uncommon in Fresno, where the coldest month averages 48°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 84°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Within Fresno, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Fresno's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Old Fig Garden, CA, Mayfair, CA, Calwa, CA, Tarpey Village, CA, West Park, CA.

Naturalist notes

Valley oaks begin dropping their acorns in late spring as temperatures warm consistently above 70°F.

Red-winged blackbirds establish territories in May, with males displaying their scarlet shoulder patches from cattail perches.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Fresno?
In Fresno, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Fresno's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Fresno?
Fresno sees its heaviest rain in January (around 2.2 inches), part of roughly 11 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Fresno?
Fresno peaks in July, when the mean runs near 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Fresno?
December is Fresno's coldest month, averaging about 48°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fresno?
Hardy spring crops go in near mid-April in Fresno; tender peppers and squash wait 10–14 days.
How many rainy days does Fresno get?
Expect roughly 26 wet days a year in Fresno.
What hardiness zone is Fresno?
Since December in Fresno averages 48°F, Fresno's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fresno?
Fresno's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Fresno?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fresno in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fresno?
Current conditions for Fresno and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fresno forecast updated?
The Fresno forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fresno?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Fresno are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Fresno?
The next few days in Fresno's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The hot-summer Mediterranean climate of Fresno, California carries typical Januarys near 48°F and Julys around 84°F — 36°F of seasonal travel.

Rain and snow bring Fresno roughly 11 inches a year across approximately 26 measurable-precipitation days.

Fresno sits at 36.8°N; that 36°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Fresno.

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ZIP codes in Fresno

  • 93740
  • 93741
  • 93730
  • 93650
  • 93702
  • 93703
  • 93701
  • 93706
  • 93704
  • 93705
  • 93722
  • 93728
  • 93720
  • 93721
  • 93726
  • 93727
  • 93711
  • 93710
  • 93707
  • 93708
  • 93709
  • 93714
  • 93715
  • 93716
  • 93717
  • 93718
  • 93724
  • 93729
  • 93744
  • 93745
  • 93750
  • 93755
  • 93760
  • 93761
  • 93764
  • 93765
  • 93771
  • 93772
  • 93774
  • 93775
  • 93776
  • 93777
  • 93778
  • 93779
  • 93790
  • 93791
  • 93792
  • 93793
  • 93794
  • 93844

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.