Bakersfield Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Bakersfield Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


47°C
Highest Temp
9 Aug. 26

0°C
Lowest Temp
21 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust42.85°C

Coldest MonthJanuary6.65°C

Wettest MonthFebruary1.72mm

Windiest MonthJune25.18km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Bakersfield historically?

July is historically Bakersfield's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 38°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 47°C on 2024-07-07.

2. What is the coldest month in Bakersfield historically?

January is Bakersfield's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 5°C. The all-time record low of -4°C was recorded on 2015-01-01.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Bakersfield over the past 17 years?

Bakersfield's average annual rainfall is approximately 271.9mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Bakersfield experience on average per year?

Bakersfield historically records approximately 53.7 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 8.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Bakersfield?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Bakersfield is 47°C on 2024-07-07.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Bakersfield?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Bakersfield is -4°C on 2015-01-01.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Bakersfield historically?

Bakersfield experiences its strongest winds during June. The historic gust record of 47.2 kph was recorded on 2024-02-04.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Bakersfield during a year?

Usually, Bakersfield's humidity peaks in January at around 58.3% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 27.6%.