Shafter, United States experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Shafter, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Shafter, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.7/10
Best: April, May, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 28°C / 14°C
Feels Like 27°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 22 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 46%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
41°C
July
Avg Low24°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
6°C
January
Avg High17°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High37°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
May (Gusts 31)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:43
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:15
Live conditions—
Shafter on the map · live conditions
Shafter, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Shafter
- Population
- 18.3K
- Elevation
- 106 m
- Coordinates
- 35.50°, -119.27°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 17°C / 6°C . Feb: 19°C / 7°C . Mar: 21°C / 9°C . Apr: 27°C / 12°C . May: 31°C / 16°C . Jun: 37°C / 21°C . Jul: 41°C / 24°C . Aug: 40°C / 24°C . Sep: 36°C / 21°C . Oct: 29°C / 15°C . Nov: 22°C / 9°C . Dec: 17°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 49 mm. Feb: 45 mm. Mar: 53 mm. Apr: 21 mm. May: 9 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 5 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 8 mm. Nov: 27 mm. Dec: 42 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 60%. Apr: 45%. May: 36%. Jun: 28%. Jul: 25%. Aug: 29%. Sep: 34%. Oct: 39%. Nov: 54%. Dec: 68%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 12 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 12 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 10 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 12h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 8 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 39°C | Jul · 41°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 5°C | Jan · 6°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 89 mm | Mar · 53 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 13 km/h | May · 12 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Fair September
Good October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 6°C | 14°C / 4°C | 7days (49 mm) Good | 7.9h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 19°C / 7°C | 17°C / 5°C | 6days (45 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 62% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 8days (53 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 27°C / 12°C | 25°C / 11°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 31°C / 16°C | 30°C / 14°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 12.8h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 37°C / 21°C | 37°C / 20°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 28% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 41°C / 24°C | 40°C / 24°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 40°C / 24°C | 39°C / 24°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.3h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 36°C / 21°C | 35°C / 20°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 15°C | 27°C / 14°C | 1days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 22°C / 9°C | 19°C / 7°C | 4days (27 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 54% Moderate | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 6°C | 14°C / 4°C | 6days (42 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Shafter are April, May, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Shafter, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Shafter is July, with average daytime highs of 41°C (105°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Shafter is January, with average overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Shafter is March, averaging 53mm of precipitation across 8 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Shafter receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Shafter.
The least favorable months to visit Shafter are January, July, August, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Shafter is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Shafter is 46%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Shafter are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 31 km/h / 20 mph).
Shafter averages 16 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 29%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Shafter is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Shafter has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Shafter ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 27°C (81°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Shafter. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Good.
For June in Shafter, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 37°C (99°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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