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Fresno Sizzles to 90 Before Chilly Midweek Rain Rolls In

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Published on October 17, 2026
Fresno Sizzles to 90 Before Chilly Midweek Rain Rolls InSource: Google Street View

Fresno is waking up clear and calm Saturday, with temperatures near 60 degrees before a sunny afternoon pushes the city close to 90. The warm, dry weekend will be followed by a sharp cooldown and a chance of light rain beginning Tuesday evening.

Saturday’s Heat Peaks Near 90

Saturday will stay sunny, with a high near 90. Saturday night should see temperatures settling near 59 degrees.

Sunday Starts The Cooldown

Sunday remains sunny but slightly cooler, topping out near 88 degrees. The bigger shift arrives Monday, when the high is expected to fall to around 81 under sunny skies.

Rain Chance Arrives Tuesday Evening

Tuesday will be partly sunny with a high near 82, but the forecast calls for a 30% chance of rain Tuesday. Rain remains possible Tuesday and Wednesday, with chances improving Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Hanford.

Wednesday should be noticeably cooler, with a high near 69, while some sun and a shower are possible Thursday. Friday looks sunny and mild near 70 degrees, making the current forecast a quick swing from summerlike heat to classic fall weather. The updated outlook adds more precise timing to the rain chances described in Friday’s Hoodline forecast, while the latest Fresno point forecast lists no active watches, warnings or advisories.