Bakersfield, CA Weather
Bakersfield hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 108°F (42°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 104°F (40°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bakersfield weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Bakersfield looks sunny, with a high of 105° and an overnight low of 68°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Bakersfield 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bakersfield
Located in California, United States, Bakersfield experiences a semi-arid climate with big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 104°F (40°C) in July and dip to about 60°F (16°C) in December, with around 10.2 inches (259 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Bakersfield weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 104°F (40°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 60°F (16°C)
- Record high: 119°F (48°C) · Record low: 27°F (-3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 104°F (40°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows around 41°F (5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 119°F (48°C) and dropped as low as 27°F (-3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain over 6 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Bakersfield is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Bakersfield brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 101°F (38°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Bakersfield runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Bakersfield stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Bakersfield by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 42° | 7 | 1.7 in | 8.0 h/day | 71% |
| February | 65° | 43° | 6 | 1.7 in | 9.4 h/day | 61% |
| March | 70° | 48° | 7 | 1.9 in | 10.4 h/day | 58% |
| April | 79° | 55° | 3 | 0.7 in | 11.8 h/day | 42% |
| May | 86° | 61° | 2 | 0.4 in | 13.2 h/day | 34% |
| June | 98° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.8 h/day | 26% |
| July | 104° | 77° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.9 h/day | 22% |
| August | 102° | 75° | 0 | 0.2 in | 12.9 h/day | 26% |
| September | 95° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.8 h/day | 30% |
| October | 83° | 58° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.6 h/day | 38% |
| November | 69° | 46° | 4 | 1.1 in | 9.2 h/day | 55% |
| December | 60° | 41° | 6 | 2.2 in | 8.0 h/day | 69% |