The week of the Stanislaus County Fair will bring mostly hot weather to the Modesto area, with one or two days that could feel atypical for mid‑July, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents and fairgoers should plan for high temperatures near the mid‑90s to just below triple digits, and a slender but notable chance of rain early in the week. The fair runs through Sunday, July 19, in Turlock, and organizers and visitors may want to factor the forecast into outdoor plans.
What to expect this week
The National Weather Service’s outlook calls for several hot days with daytime highs mostly in the mid‑90s to high‑90s, and one day reaching close to 99 degrees. Forecasters also show a 20 percent chance of rain on Monday, which would be an uncommon occurrence for July in the Central Valley.
- Sunday, July 12: mostly cloudy, high near 94, low around 69.
- Monday, July 13: 20% chance of rain; partly sunny, high near 94, low around 68.
- Tuesday, July 14: sunny and hot, high near 99, low around 67.
- Wednesday, July 15: sunny and hot, high near 99, low about 65.
- Thursday, July 16: sunny and hot, high near 97, low about 64.
- Friday, July 17: sunny, high near 95.
Local impacts and precautions
The late‑morning and afternoon highs could present heat stress risk for outdoor workers and fair attendees. Local health officials typically advise staying hydrated, seeking shade, taking frequent breaks and monitoring children and older adults for heat‑related illness during stretches of high temperatures.
A small chance of showers on Monday could briefly alter plans at outdoor venues such as the Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock. Even a low probability of precipitation can affect temporary event infrastructure — tents, vendors and outdoor entertainment schedules — so fair organizers and vendors should maintain contingency plans.
“The coming week includes mostly hot conditions with a small window where clouds and a chance of rain appear,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast summary.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jul 12 | Mostly cloudy | 94 | 69 |
| Mon, Jul 13 | Partly sunny, 20% chance of rain | 94 | 68 |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Sunny and hot | 99 | 67 |
| Wed, Jul 15 | Sunny and hot | 99 | 65 |
| Thu, Jul 16 | Sunny and hot | 97 | 64 |
| Fri, Jul 17 | Sunny | 95 | — |
Residents should check the National Weather Service for updates as forecasts can change. Those planning to attend events outdoors are advised to bring water, sunscreen and a plan for heat or brief rain interruptions.
