Shafter, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Shafter, a city in Kern County, California.
This Afternoon
82°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Shafter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 82°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 57°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday | 89°F | Sunny | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 61°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Sunday | 90°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 62°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Monday | 88°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Monday Night | 60°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday | 91°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 63°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Thursday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Shafter (35.479, -119.201). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Shafter
Last spring frost
Feb 20
First fall frost
Nov 23
Growing season
276 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Shafter: nearby ZIP 93263 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · California frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Shafter 6E, Ca (7.5 mi from Shafter). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.