Bakersfield, CA Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast

Right now in Bakersfield, it is 50° with cloudy. Today's forecast reaches 70°, with a low of 49°.

California, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 08:00
50°
Cloudy Feels like 48° · High 70° / Low 49°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
78%
0 Low
Updated 3 hours ago

Bakersfield hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 69°F (20°C).

4:49 PM
Sunset
6:32 AM
Sunrise

Now forecast details

54° Cloudy

Feels like
52°
Precipitation
15% chance, 0 in
Humidity
67%
Wind
SE 1 mphGusts 3 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg
Visibility
6 mi

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
48°
Wind
2 mph
E · gusts 7 mph
Humidity
78%
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
9% chance today

Bakersfield weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)

Tomorrow in Bakersfield looks cloudy, with a high of 65° and an overnight low of 51°. There is a 78% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 3 (moderate).

High / Low
65° / 51°
Precipitation
78%
Sunrise / sunset
06:32 AM / 04:49 PM

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Bakersfield 14-day forecast

Today
Cloudy
High 70° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Mon, Nov 16 Monday
Cloudy
High 65° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Tue, Nov 17 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 60° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Nov 18 Wednesday
Cloudy
High 62° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Nov 19 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Fri, Nov 20 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sat, Nov 21 Saturday
Sunny
High 61° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sun, Nov 22 Sunday
Cloudy
High 60° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Mon, Nov 23 Monday
Cloudy
High 58° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Tue, Nov 24 Tuesday
Cloudy
High 61° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Wed, Nov 25 Wednesday
Cloudy
High 63° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Thu, Nov 26 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 66° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Fri, Nov 27 Friday
Cloudy
High 66° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sat, Nov 28 Saturday
Partly Cloudy
High 59° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 12%

Dry air and sunshine define Bakersfield's weather

Bakersfield receives about 259 mm (10.2 inches) of precipitation a year and averages 11.1 hours of sunshine per day. July is the driest month in the dataset.

What dryness changes day to day

Rain and sunshine

About 259 mm (10.2 inches) falls across 37 wet days, with 11.1 hours of sunshine on an average day.

Typical day and night

Bakersfield averages 81°F (27°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) at night across the year.

Seasonal change

July highs reach 104°F (40°C), while December lows fall to 41°F (5°C).

Explore Bakersfield month by month, including 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.