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Will it rain on Halloween in Modesto? See the forecast for trick-or-treating and beyond

Planning Halloween festivities in Modesto?

Modesto residents should be prepared for rain, according to the National Weather Service.

“Don’t be afraid but rain is in store for the holiday evening this week!” the weather agency wrote on X, formerly called Twitter. “Be sure to know your local forecast before you indulge in sweet treats and know your plan for rain occurring throughout the night.”

Modesto residents should also brace for cooler temperatures, with low temperatures between 53 and 63 degrees expected in the Valley on Halloween night.

Neighbor, Addie Mettler, age 8, points to the bride and groom skeletons at the Halloween display at the home of Stephanie Valgos in Turlock on Merchant Ln. (10-22-13) at night.
Neighbor, Addie Mettler, age 8, points to the bride and groom skeletons at the Halloween display at the home of Stephanie Valgos in Turlock on Merchant Ln. (10-22-13) at night. Debbie Noda Modesto Bee file

When will it rain in Modesto?

The latest weather forecast for Modesto shows a high temperature of around 68 degrees on Wednesday, with light winds up to 5 mph, and an overnight low temperature of 52 degrees.

Storm clouds are expected to roll in by Wednesday evening, bringing a 70% chance of showers.

Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible at that point, the weather agency said.

Friendly witches watch over visitors to a walk-through display at the Munns home at 7667 Rodden Road, Oakdale, on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2019.
Friendly witches watch over visitors to a walk-through display at the Munns home at 7667 Rodden Road, Oakdale, on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 2019. Deke Farrow jfarrow@modbee.com

What’s in the weather forecast for Halloween in Modesto?

On Halloween, there is a 50% chance of showers before 11 a.m., with a high near 65 degrees.

Expect cloudy skies and light winds around 3 to 6 mph in the morning.

By afternoon, skies will begin to clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 48 degrees.

It was a record day of rain in the Modesto area on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
It was a record day of rain in the Modesto area on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Deke Farrow jfarrow@modbee.com

How long will the rain last?

Friday morning’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 66 and a low around 53.

In the evening, there is a 70% chance of rain mainly after 11 p.m.

On Saturday, the high will be near 61 and the low will be around 49.

There is a 70% chance of rain before 11 a.m. and “a slight chance of showers” in the evening.

Sunday’s forecast calls for clear and sunny skies, with a high near 65 and a low around 46.

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This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 1:05 PM.

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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