Bakersfield weather in October
In October, Bakersfield sees average daytime highs of 77°F and overnight lows near 54°F, with 0.4 in of rain across 2.1 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 81°F in the first days to 73°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Bakersfield's 5th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bakersfield's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 77°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 54°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.4 in
- 2.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:08 AM – 5:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 23%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 3 mph
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.81 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.7
- 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 October
Highs ease over the month, from about 81°F in the first days to 73°F by the end.
A typical October day in Bakersfield reaches about 77°F in the afternoon and slips back to 54°F overnight — a 23°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 68°F and 86°F. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 9°F cooler than September and about 10°F warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg low (°F) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 58 |
| 2 | 82 | 58 |
| 3 | 81 | 57 |
| 4 | 81 | 57 |
| 5 | 80 | 56 |
| 6 | 80 | 56 |
| 7 | 80 | 56 |
| 8 | 80 | 56 |
| 9 | 79 | 55 |
| 10 | 79 | 55 |
| 11 | 79 | 55 |
| 12 | 78 | 55 |
| 13 | 78 | 54 |
| 14 | 78 | 54 |
| 15 | 78 | 54 |
| 16 | 77 | 54 |
| 17 | 77 | 53 |
| 18 | 77 | 53 |
| 19 | 76 | 53 |
| 20 | 76 | 53 |
| 21 | 76 | 52 |
| 22 | 75 | 52 |
| 23 | 75 | 52 |
| 24 | 75 | 52 |
| 25 | 74 | 51 |
| 26 | 74 | 51 |
| 27 | 73 | 51 |
| 28 | 73 | 50 |
| 29 | 73 | 50 |
| 30 | 72 | 50 |
| 31 | 72 | 49 |
How October really feels in Bakersfield
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bakersfield weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 7th-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 75% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 16%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 92 | 8 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 90 | 10 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 87 | 13 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 85 | 15 |
| 16 | 84 | 16 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Bakersfield gets around 0.4 in of rain over 2.1 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 10 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 16 | 5 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 7 |
| 20 | 7 |
| 21 | 8 |
| 22 | 8 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 11 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 11 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 83% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 | 28 | 7 |
| 2 | 66 | 27 | 7 |
| 3 | 68 | 26 | 6 |
| 4 | 69 | 26 | 5 |
| 5 | 70 | 25 | 5 |
| 6 | 72 | 24 | 4 |
| 7 | 73 | 23 | 4 |
| 8 | 75 | 22 | 3 |
| 9 | 76 | 21 | 3 |
| 10 | 78 | 19 | 3 |
| 11 | 80 | 18 | 2 |
| 12 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 13 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 14 | 82 | 16 | 2 |
| 15 | 83 | 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 17 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 18 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 19 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 20 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 21 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 22 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 23 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 | 0 |
| 26 | 93 | 7 | 0 |
| 27 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 3 mph in October.
Across October, 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 October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:56 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 4:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 5:56 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 5:56 | 5:33 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:32 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:58 | 5:30 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:29 |
| 6 | 11.5 | 6:00 | 5:27 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:26 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:24 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:02 | 5:23 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:22 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:20 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:05 | 5:19 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:18 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:08 | 5:15 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:08 | 5:14 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:09 | 5:13 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:10 | 5:11 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:11 | 5:10 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:12 | 5:09 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:13 | 5:08 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:14 | 5:06 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 6:15 | 5:05 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 6:16 | 5:04 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 6:17 | 5:03 |
| 26 | 10.7 | 6:18 | 5:02 |
| 27 | 10.7 | 6:19 | 5:01 |
| 28 | 10.7 | 6:20 | 5:00 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 6:21 | 4:59 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 6:21 | 4:58 |
| 31 | 10.6 | 6:22 | 4:57 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.81 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 — October's 4.81 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Is October a good time to visit Bakersfield?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is one of the better times to visit Bakersfield for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bakersfield in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Bakersfield sees daytime highs around 77°F and nights near 54°F. Worth packing: light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Bakersfield in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. 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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).