Shafter, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Shafter, a city in Kern County, California.
Tonight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Shafter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 72°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday | 77°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Sunday | 78°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Monday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 74°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.