Forecast and Conditions for Benicia, California

Updated: 1:00 PM PDT on May 17, 2008
Observed at Southampton, Benicia, California
Temperature 82.6 °F / 28.1 °C
Humidity 16%
Dew Point 32 °F / -0 °C
Wind WNW at 8.7 mph / 14.0 km/h
Pressure 30.06 in / 1017.8 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 103.5 °F / 39.7 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 68.0 °F / 20.0 °C
Normal high 75 °F / 23 °C
Normal low 51 °F / 10 °C
Record high 100 °F / 37 °C (1997)
Record low 46 °F / 7 °C (1998)
Sunrise05:56 AM (PDT)
Sunset08:14 PM (PDT)
Moon Rise06:27 PM (PDT)
Moon Set04:14 AM (PDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:00 PM PDT on May 16, 2008


... Peak snowmelt into rivers and streams this weekend...

With well above average temperatures this weekend... mountain
snowmelt will be reaching around peak levels for the year. With
water level running high and fast... people swimming or wading can be
easily swept downstream. Even relatively shallow water can be
dangerous. While air temperatures will be hot... water from snowmelt
will be very cold. People wading... rafting or fishing are
susceptible to a sudden loss of body temperature from the cold
water. This condition is called hypothermia and it can be life
threatening.

Over the weekend... temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees above
normal. Heat related illnesses are possible in these conditions
unless proper precautions are taken. Persons working outdoors or
planning outdoor activities should wear lightweight light-colored
clothing... take frequent breaks from the sun and drink plenty of
non-alcoholic fluids. Try to avoid strenuous activity during the
hottest time of the day. Do not leave children or pets alone in an
unattended vehicle.

Temperatures are expected to return to near normal by mid week.


Forecast as of 10:15 am PDT on May 17, 2008

Today
Sunny and hot. Highs 97 to 102. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear...breezy. Lows 57 to 63. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with locally higher gusts along the Strait.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 87 to 93. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts along the Strait.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 54 to 60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 82 to 92. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows 52 to 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 88.
Tuesday Night through Friday
Mostly clear. Breezy. Lows 52 to 61. Highs 78 to 88.
Temperature Probability of Precipitation
Place Today Tonight Sunday Today Tonight Sunday
Fairfield/Suisun 97 59 91 0 0 0
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