Bakersfield averages 95.4 days a year above 90°F, with February the wettest month at 1.28 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 112°F on Jul 8, 2024; the coldest, 21°F on Jan 12, 1999. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 1.52 in on Feb 25, 2023.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Bakersfield
Year-round temperature
In Bakersfield, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 91°F and 97°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 58°F and 64°F and overnight lows reaching 38°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Bakersfield averages 0.6 in per month over the long run. February is the wettest at 1.3 in, while August is the driest at 0.0 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Bakersfield averages 95.4 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 133 such days (2014); the coolest just 11 (2022).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Bakersfield has received 2.5 in of precipitation this year — 48% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (4.7 in).