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Above-average temperatures forecast across California<\/strong><\/p>\n With summer officially starting on June 20<\/strong>, California<\/strong> is gearing up for hotter-than-usual weather<\/strong>, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s Climate Prediction Center<\/strong>. The seasonal outlook<\/strong> for June through August 2025<\/strong> indicates a significant likelihood of elevated temperatures<\/strong> across the state.<\/p>\n For the northern and eastern regions of California<\/strong>, there\u2019s a 50% to 60% probability of above-normal temperatures<\/strong>, while the southern coastal areas<\/strong> are expected to see a 40% to 50% chance<\/strong> of higher-than-average heat. This means that most of California<\/strong> is likely to experience temperatures well above seasonal norms<\/strong>, which are based on averages recorded from 1991 to 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Early season heat expected at the end of May<\/strong><\/p>\n The Climate Prediction Center<\/strong> has already signaled above-normal temperatures<\/strong> for May 30 to June 5<\/strong>, impacting most of the state. In the Central Valley<\/strong>, extreme heat<\/strong> could materialize as early as May 29 to May 31<\/strong>, with a 20% to 40% probability<\/strong> of occurrence.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regional impacts and heat probabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n In Sacramento<\/strong>, there’s roughly a 53% likelihood<\/strong> of experiencing above-average heat<\/strong> this summer. However, heat levels will vary<\/strong> across different parts of the state. Residents are encouraged to consult local forecasts and interactive weather maps<\/strong> for more specific updates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drought persists as temperatures rise<\/strong><\/p>\n As of May 23<\/strong>, approximately 22.7 million Californians<\/strong> live in drought-affected areas<\/strong>. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System<\/strong>, 39.8% of the state<\/strong> is under drought conditions<\/strong>, with severity levels ranging from abnormally dry<\/strong> to exceptional drought<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Counties most impacted include Merced<\/strong>, San Joaquin<\/strong>, Stanislaus<\/strong>, Fresno<\/strong>, and San Luis Obispo<\/strong>. Given that summer is typically dry<\/strong>, drought conditions are expected to persist<\/strong> through the end of August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elevated wildfire risk throughout the summer<\/strong><\/p>\n The wildfire season<\/strong>, which spans from May to November<\/strong>, is predicted to be particularly intense<\/strong> this year. The National Interagency Fire Center<\/strong> warns of an above-normal potential for significant wildfires<\/strong> across both Northern and Southern California<\/strong> from June through August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Climatologists, including John Abatzoglou from UC Merced<\/strong>, are forecasting a notable increase in wildfire activity<\/strong> by August<\/strong>, highlighting the state\u2019s elevated vulnerability<\/strong> due to prolonged dryness and extreme heat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Above-average temperatures forecast across California With summer officially starting on June 20, California is gearing up for hotter-than-usual weather, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\u2019s Climate Prediction Center. The seasonal outlook for June through August 2025 indicates a significant likelihood of elevated temperatures across the state. For the northern and eastern regions of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":3065,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n