The climate in Hanford, CA is fairly mild for most of the year. In summer months, daytime temperatures typically reach into the upper 80s and low 90s while nighttime temperatures usually stay in the mid 60s. Winters are generally mild with average highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s. The area does get a fair amount of rainfall throughout the year, with an average of about 8 inches annually. The area also experiences significant fog and overcast conditions during winter, spring, and fall months which can be quite oppressive at times.
Hanford, California gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hanford averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Hanford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hanford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 41 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year