Baker, CA
Unincorporated community in Kern County, California
Baker is a small unincorporated community in Kern County, California. It is 0.9 miles S of Boron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93516.
Baker at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93516
- Nearest town
- Boron (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.0422, -117.6667
Weather in Baker now
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Baker weather by the hour
Baker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baker.
This week in Baker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baker
What is the weather usually like in Baker?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 6.7 inprecipitation per year · 170 mm
- 2.2 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Baker: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RANDSBURG, CA US (USC00047253), adjusted for the elevation of Baker.
Baker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Baker through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 5:34 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Baker?
Baker has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 6.7 inches (170 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Baker is April–May and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Baker
The closest live webcam is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 5.3 miles SE of Baker.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Baker.
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Questions about Baker
Where is Baker, CA?
Baker is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, 0.9 miles S of Boron.
What county is Baker in?
Baker is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Baker, CA?
The ZIP code for Baker is 93516.
What is the nearest town to Baker?
Boron, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Baker?
Yes. The closest is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Baker?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Baker?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Baker?
About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Baker?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Baker?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Baker have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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