Taft, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Taft, a city in Kern County, California.
Overnight
73°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear. Low around 73, with temperatures rising to around 75 overnight. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Taft
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 106°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 74°F | Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 106°F | Sunny | 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 75°F | Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 105°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 76°F | Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Friday | 105°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 77°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday | 106°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 77°F | Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 106°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 103°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Taft (35.127, -119.424). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Taft
Last spring frost
Jan 24
First fall frost
Dec 17
Growing season
330 days
Hardiness zone
9b
More local growing data for Taft: nearby ZIP 93268 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · California frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Taft, Ca (1.6 mi from Taft). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.