Fresno is starting Monday clear and cool near 48 degrees, but the valley is headed for another run of unusually warm, dry weather. Skies will stay mostly sunny through the afternoon, with temperatures climbing to about 75 before easing back into the low 70s.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, northwest winds should remain light at 5 mph or less, and there is no rain in the forecast for Monday. Some rural areas of the northern San Joaquin Valley could see morning fog and briefly reduced visibility before conditions improve.
Warm Stretch Builds Through Thursday
Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 72, followed by another clear night with temperatures dropping to around 49. Veterans Day on Wednesday should be sunny and warmer, with a high near 77, while Thursday could reach 78 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Overnight lows will remain fairly mild, ranging from the upper 40s to low 50s through the middle of the week. Friday stays mostly sunny near 73, while Saturday is forecast to be partly cloudy, with rain potential increasing late Saturday into Sunday.
Rain Arrives This Weekend
The forecast takes a noticeable turn this weekend. A chance of precipitation is forecast for parts of the region Saturday.
Sunday brings the wettest weather of the forecast period, with rain likely. Much of central California has a 60% to 70% chance of wetting rainfall Sunday, and Fresno's high is forecast near 65 degrees.
A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, November 8, 2026. The weather service also lists Fresno County’s fireplace and wood-stove burning status for Monday, November 9, 2026, as “No Burning Unless Registered,” so residents should check local rules before lighting up.
