Will it rain on Halloween in Merced? Here’s the forecast for trick-or-treating and beyond
Planning Halloween festivities in Merced?
Merced residents should be prepared for rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A weather system is expected to move through the area starting Wednesday night through the weekend, bringing cooler temperatures and showers.
Forecasts show “a quarter of an inch of rain over the duration of the system” is possible, the weather agency said on X, formerly called Twitter.
Here’s what to expect on Halloween:
When will it rain in Merced?
The latest weather forecast for Merced shows a high temperature of around 68 degrees and a low temperature around 47 degrees on Wednesday, with light winds up to 5 mph.
Storm clouds are expected to roll in by Wednesday evening, bringing a 30% chance of showers.
Rain is expected to begin after 11 p.m., the weather agency said.
What’s in the weather forecast for Halloween in Merced?
On Halloween, there is a 40% chance of showers before 11 a.m., with a high near 65 degrees.
Skies will begin to clear throughout the day, according to the forecast.
By the evening, the temperature is predicted to drop to around 43 degrees. Winds will sweep at around 5 mph.
How long will the rain last?
Friday morning’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 66 and a low around 50.
Winds will sweep at around 5 mph throughout the day.
In the evening, there is an 80% chance of rain mainly after 11 p.m.
“New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible,” the weather agency said.
On Saturday, the high will be near 62 degrees and the low will be around 46.
There is a 90% chance of rain before 11 a.m. and a 50% chance in the evening.
Sunday’s forecast calls for more rain, with a 20% chance of showers before 11 a.m.
The high will be near 65 and the low will be around 41.
Winds could sweep at speeds of 5 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 20 mph.
This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 1:35 PM.
