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Current Weather and Forecast in Bakersfield, CA

California, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 20:30
86°
Clear Feels like 83° · High 104° / Low 73°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
24%
UV index
0 Low
Updated 7 hours ago

Bakersfield hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 104°F (40°C) is about 21°F (12°C) above the typical October high of 83°F (29°C).

Now
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:54 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:33 PM
Sunset
7 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
83°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
3 mph
NNW · gusts 5 mph
Humidity
24%
Dew point 46°
Pressure
29.81 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
0% chance today

Bakersfield weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Bakersfield looks sunny, with a high of 103° and an overnight low of 72°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).

High / Low
103° / 72°
Precipitation
0%
Sunrise / sunset
06:54 AM / 06:33 PM

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Bakersfield 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 104° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 103° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 103° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 102° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 102° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 98° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 92° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 73° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 75° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 85° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 88° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 90° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 94° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 94° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 5%

About the weather in Bakersfield

Bakersfield has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°, and December the coldest, when nights fall to around 41°. December brings the most rain, on about 6 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 37 days.

Bakersfield climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the best month to go to Bakersfield?
Aim for January to April and October to November if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 5 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Does it snow in Bakersfield?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Bakersfield shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Bakersfield at its coldest?
December, with highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows near 41°F (5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 27°F (-3°C).
When is the dry season in Bakersfield?
7 months average under 20 mm of rain, with July the driest at less than 1 mm.
What should I pack for Bakersfield?
It depends on the month: July runs to 104°F (40°C) while December holds at 60°F (16°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is Bakersfield at its hottest?
July, averaging 104°F (40°C) by day and 77°F (25°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 119°F (48°C).
Which month is wettest in Bakersfield?
December, at 2.2 inches (55 mm) over about 6 days. July is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.