Bakersfield weather in August
In August, Bakersfield sees average daytime highs of 92°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 0.0 in of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 92°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time in August, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Bakersfield's 1st-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bakersfield's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 92°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 68°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.0 in
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:20 AM – 6:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 10%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 3 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Bakersfield is city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States.
- Density
- 960/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1869
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 92°F through the month.
A typical August day in Bakersfield reaches about 92°F in the afternoon and slips back to 68°F overnight — a 23°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 85°F and 98°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 5°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Avg low (°F) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 70 |
| 2 | 92 | 70 |
| 3 | 92 | 70 |
| 4 | 92 | 69 |
| 5 | 92 | 69 |
| 6 | 92 | 69 |
| 7 | 92 | 69 |
| 8 | 92 | 69 |
| 9 | 92 | 69 |
| 10 | 92 | 69 |
| 11 | 92 | 69 |
| 12 | 92 | 69 |
| 13 | 92 | 69 |
| 14 | 92 | 69 |
| 15 | 92 | 68 |
| 16 | 92 | 68 |
| 17 | 92 | 68 |
| 18 | 92 | 68 |
| 19 | 92 | 68 |
| 20 | 91 | 68 |
| 21 | 91 | 68 |
| 22 | 91 | 68 |
| 23 | 91 | 67 |
| 24 | 91 | 67 |
| 25 | 91 | 67 |
| 26 | 91 | 67 |
| 27 | 91 | 67 |
| 28 | 91 | 67 |
| 29 | 90 | 67 |
| 30 | 90 | 66 |
| 31 | 90 | 66 |
How August really feels in Bakersfield
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bakersfield weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61° / 41° | 1.9 | 7.5 | 9.9 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 64° / 44° | 1.9 | 7.8 | 10.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 68° / 47° | 1.9 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 73° / 51° | 1.1 | 4.7 | 12.9 | 7.9 |
| May | 80° / 57° | 0.4 | 2.1 | 13.8 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 87° / 64° | 0.1 | 0.3 | 14.3 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 92° / 69° | 0.0 | 0.2 | 14.1 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 92° / 68° | 0.0 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 86° / 62° | 0.0 | 0.3 | 12.2 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 77° / 54° | 0.4 | 2.1 | 11.1 | 8.7 |
| Nov | 67° / 46° | 1.0 | 4.7 | 10.1 | 7.2 |
| Dec | 60° / 41° | 1.9 | 6.9 | 9.7 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 4% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 4%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Cloudier (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 6 |
| 2 | 94 | 6 |
| 3 | 94 | 6 |
| 4 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 96 | 4 |
| 6 | 96 | 4 |
| 7 | 96 | 4 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 |
| 12 | 96 | 4 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 96 | 4 |
| 22 | 96 | 4 |
| 23 | 96 | 4 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Bakersfield gets around 0.0 in of rain over 0 wet days in August, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the comfortable band about 39% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 6% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Comfortable (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| 2 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 1 |
| 3 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | 30 | 36 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 5 | 30 | 36 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 30 | 36 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 12 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | 30 | 36 | 26 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 | 31 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 15 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 30 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 30 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | 29 | 39 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 29 | 40 | 27 | 4 | 0 |
| 21 | 29 | 41 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 22 | 29 | 41 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | 28 | 42 | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | 29 | 43 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 25 | 29 | 43 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | 29 | 43 | 23 | 5 | 0 |
| 27 | 30 | 42 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 28 | 30 | 42 | 22 | 6 | 0 |
| 29 | 31 | 42 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 | 32 | 41 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 | 33 | 41 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 3 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 3 mph on the calmest days to 3 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:08 AM to 5:32 AM, and sunset from 6:56 PM to 6:21 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:22 | 6:21 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:08 | 6:56 |
| 2 | 13.8 | 5:09 | 6:55 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:54 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:10 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:11 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:12 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 13.6 | 5:13 | 6:51 |
| 8 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:50 |
| 9 | 13.6 | 5:14 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 13.5 | 5:15 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 13.5 | 5:16 | 6:46 |
| 12 | 13.5 | 5:17 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:17 | 6:44 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:43 |
| 15 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:42 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:20 | 6:41 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:21 | 6:39 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:21 | 6:38 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:22 | 6:37 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:23 | 6:36 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:24 | 6:34 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:25 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:25 | 6:32 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:26 | 6:30 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:27 | 6:29 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:28 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:29 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:30 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:22 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:32 | 6:21 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.76 kWh/m² to a high of 8.45 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 7.55 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Is August a good time to visit Bakersfield?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Bakersfield for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bakersfield in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Bakersfield sees daytime highs around 92°F and nights near 68°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Bakersfield in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bakersfield peaks around June 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bakersfield in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bakersfield is worst in December — around 44 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 6.1× the cleanest month (June, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 44 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Bakersfield?
Bakersfield sits at 35.4°N, 119.0°W, 404 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Oildale, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Bakersfield
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Bakersfield.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Bakersfield has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 141 ft around an average of 407 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 991 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,009 ft.
The land around Bakersfield is covered by artificial surfaces (83%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (33%) and grassland (29%) within 10 miles, and grassland (55%) and trees (21%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bakersfield (35.3733°, -119.0187°, elevation 404 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).