West Baker, CA
Historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California
West Baker is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California. It is 1.6 miles SE of Boron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 93516.
West Baker at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Kern County
- ZIP code
- 93516
- Nearest town
- Boron (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 35.0436, -117.6928
Weather in West Baker now
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West Baker weather by the hour
West Baker weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Baker.
This week in West Baker
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Baker
What is the weather usually like in West 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 West 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 West Baker.
West Baker weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West 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 | 6:59 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 West Baker?
West 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 West 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 West Baker
The closest live webcam is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 6.6 miles SE of West Baker.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from West Baker.
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Questions about West Baker
Where is West Baker, CA?
West Baker is a historical community (former settlement) in Kern County, California, 1.6 miles SE of Boron.
What county is West Baker in?
West Baker is in Kern County, California.
What is the ZIP code of West Baker, CA?
The ZIP code for West Baker is 93516.
What is the nearest town to West Baker?
Boron, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Baker?
Yes. The closest is Kramer Junction › East: SR-58 : (688) 2.5 Mi W/O SR-395, 6.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Baker?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in West Baker?
December, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in West Baker?
About 6.7 inches (170 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in West Baker?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Baker?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Baker have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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