Hanford receives its highest rainfall in Jan, while humidity peaks in spring.
🌧️ Wettest:Jan — 79 mm☀️ Driest:Aug — 4 mm
💧 Humidity peaks at 65% in Mar · annual avg 46%
🌍 Climate Summary
Avg Annual Temp:68.2°F
Avg Annual Rainfall:436 mm
Avg Humidity:46%
Data Period:1981 – 2025
Hanford Climate Overview
Hanford has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and cold winters.
Temperatures peak in Jul and drop to their lowest in Dec,
while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains relatively low throughout the year, especially in spring, creating cold and dry conditions.
📈 Yearly Trends
The warmest year in Hanford's recorded history was 2014
(avg: 71.1°F),
while the coldest year was 1982
(avg: 64°F),
based on annual average temperatures.
📊 Key Climate Trends
🌡️ Hanford's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade
📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
🌧️ Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend
🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend
View Range:
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F
Hanford's temperatures has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
The highest recorded temperature reached
117.6°F in Jul 2024,
while the lowest dropped to
21.9°F in Dec 1990.
🌧️ Annual Precipitation
View Range:
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
Annual rainfall in Hanford shows noticeable variation. Rainfall varies year-to-year without a clear long-term trend.
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), Jul is typically the hottest month in Hanford, California, with average high temperatures around 111°F.
What is the coldest month in Hanford?▼
Dec is the coldest month in Hanford, with average low temperatures around 31.7°F.
What is the rainiest month in Hanford?▼
Jan receives the most rainfall with approximately 79 mm, while Aug is the driest with 4 mm.
What was the highest temperature ever recorded in Hanford?▼
The highest recorded temperature was 117.6°F in Jul 2024. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
What was the lowest temperature ever recorded in Hanford?▼
The lowest recorded temperature was 21.9°F in Dec 1990.
How many years of data does this page cover?▼
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
How much sunlight does Hanford get?▼
Hanford receives the most sunlight in Jun with an average solar radiation of 8.26 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability in California.
Where does this weather data come from?▼
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
📚 Data Source
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.