Bakersfield, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Bakersfield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bakersfield.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bakersfield
What is the weather usually like in Bakersfield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 98°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 6.7 inprecipitation per year · 169 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bakersfield: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAKERSFIELD 5 NW, CA US (USC00040444), adjusted for the elevation of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bakersfield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 6.7 inches (169 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Bakersfield is March to May and October. At 404 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Bakersfield
What is the hottest month in Bakersfield?
July, with an average high of 98°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Bakersfield?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Bakersfield?
About 6.7 inches (169 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Bakersfield?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bakersfield?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bakersfield have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Bakersfield in November?
Highs average 67°F and lows 44°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bakersfield?
Around 6:30 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bakersfield weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bakersfield.
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