Bakersfield AP Weather Records (USW00023155)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bakersfield AP (USW00023155), California, United States, with 90 years of record.
Key Facts for Bakersfield AP
- Bakersfield AP (USW00023155) is a weather station in California, United States at 35.43 latitude and -119.06 longitude, 149 m (490 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1937 to 2026, 90 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bakersfield AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bakersfield AP tied a daily record high minimum temperature of 21.1 C (70.0 F) on 9 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: California, United States, 35.43 latitude, -119.06 longitude.
- Elevation: 149 m (490 ft).
- Period of record: 1937 to 2026, 90 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
13 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| Feb | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Mar | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Apr | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) |
| May | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Jun | 45.6 C (114.1 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) |
| Jul | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 16.1 C (61.0 F) |
| Aug | 44.4 C (111.9 F) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 17.2 C (63.0 F) |
| Sep | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 12.8 C (55.0 F) |
| Oct | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) |
| Nov | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 17 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-03-08 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 3.8 cm (1.5 in) |
| 1978-02-09 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978-08-06 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1978-08-09 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1990-12-23 | Record low minimum temperature | Record low minimum temperature -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1998-12-22 | Record low maximum temperature | Record low maximum temperature 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 1999-01-25 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| 1999-01-25 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 58.2 mm (2.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 25 January 1999 |
| Feb | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 9 February 1978 |
| Mar | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) | 3 March 1938 |
| Apr | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 5 April 1943 |
| May | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 11 May 1958 |
| Jun | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) | 7 June 1972 |
| Jul | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 30 July 1965 |
| Aug | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 20 August 2023 |
| Sep | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 17 September 1950 |
| Oct | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 25 October 1940 |
| Nov | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 5 November 1960 |
| Dec | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 19 December 2010 |
Period of Record Coverage
1937 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 87 | 24% | No |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1942 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1943 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1944 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1945 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1946 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 285 | 78% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | tie | 1 year | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 1 year | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 37.2 C (99.0 F) | tie | 3 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 1 year | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Provisional) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 45 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | tie | 79 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie, Provisional) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 56 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 October 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | tie | 45 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max (Tie, Provisional) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | tie | 52 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | tie | 85 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 August 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily low max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 72 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 May 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | tie | 56 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 68 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 79 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | tie | 85 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high min | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2026 | Bakersfield AP, US | daily high max | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 48 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
88 complete years, 1938 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 18.4 C | -0.33 C |
| 1939 | 18.6 C | -0.12 C |
| 1940 | 19.1 C | +0.44 C |
| 1941 | 18.2 C | -0.49 C |
| 1942 | 17.9 C | -0.77 C |
| 1943 | 18.2 C | -0.46 C |
| 1944 | 18.1 C | -0.57 C |
| 1945 | 18.5 C | -0.19 C |
| 1946 | 17.9 C | -0.80 C |
| 1947 | 18.2 C | -0.52 C |
| 1948 | 17.7 C | -0.99 C |
| 1949 | 18.0 C | -0.71 C |
| 1950 | 19.0 C | +0.30 C |
| 1951 | 18.5 C | -0.23 C |
| 1952 | 18.1 C | -0.57 C |
| 1953 | 17.6 C | -1.04 C |
| 1954 | 18.0 C | -0.71 C |
| 1955 | 17.9 C | -0.79 C |
| 1956 | 18.0 C | -0.65 C |
| 1957 | 18.2 C | -0.45 C |
| 1958 | 18.9 C | +0.24 C |
| 1959 | 19.1 C | +0.41 C |
| 1960 | 18.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1961 | 18.0 C | -0.65 C |
| 1962 | 17.7 C | -1.01 C |
| 1963 | 17.4 C | -1.29 C |
| 1964 | 18.0 C | -0.72 C |
| 1965 | 17.6 C | -1.04 C |
| 1966 | 18.5 C | -0.22 C |
| 1967 | 18.4 C | -0.32 C |
| 1968 | 19.0 C | +0.35 C |
| 1969 | 19.2 C | +0.50 C |
| 1970 | 19.7 C | +1.00 C |
| 1971 | 18.1 C | -0.56 C |
| 1972 | 18.4 C | -0.30 C |
| 1973 | 19.4 C | +0.71 C |
| 1974 | 19.7 C | +1.03 C |
| 1975 | 18.8 C | +0.14 C |
| 1976 | 19.4 C | +0.73 C |
| 1977 | 19.9 C | +1.23 C |
| 1978 | 19.9 C | +1.22 C |
| 1979 | 19.8 C | +1.16 C |
| 1980 | 18.9 C | +0.20 C |
| 1981 | 19.9 C | +1.17 C |
| 1982 | 19.0 C | +0.31 C |
| 1983 | 18.2 C | -0.52 C |
| 1984 | 17.8 C | -0.84 C |
| 1985 | 17.4 C | -1.33 C |
| 1986 | 18.3 C | -0.39 C |
| 1987 | 18.2 C | -0.47 C |
| 1988 | 18.6 C | -0.10 C |
| 1989 | 18.1 C | -0.58 C |
| 1990 | 18.2 C | -0.46 C |
| 1991 | 18.4 C | -0.24 C |
| 1992 | 19.0 C | +0.36 C |
| 1993 | 18.6 C | -0.11 C |
| 1994 | 18.2 C | -0.53 C |
| 1995 | 18.7 C | -0.01 C |
| 1996 | 18.6 C | -0.09 C |
| 1997 | 18.2 C | -0.44 C |
| 1998 | 16.8 C | -1.89 C |
| 1999 | 17.1 C | -1.60 C |
| 2000 | 18.0 C | -0.70 C |
| 2001 | 18.8 C | +0.09 C |
| 2002 | 18.6 C | -0.09 C |
| 2003 | 19.3 C | +0.59 C |
| 2004 | 18.8 C | +0.07 C |
| 2005 | 18.6 C | -0.09 C |
| 2006 | 18.5 C | -0.21 C |
| 2007 | 18.5 C | -0.20 C |
| 2008 | 18.9 C | +0.20 C |
| 2009 | 19.3 C | +0.57 C |
| 2010 | 18.3 C | -0.36 C |
| 2011 | 17.9 C | -0.83 C |
| 2012 | 19.5 C | +0.78 C |
| 2013 | 19.1 C | +0.45 C |
| 2014 | 20.8 C | +2.10 C |
| 2015 | 20.0 C | +1.27 C |
| 2016 | 20.1 C | +1.41 C |
| 2017 | 20.2 C | +1.55 C |
| 2018 | 20.1 C | +1.40 C |
| 2019 | 19.4 C | +0.70 C |
| 2020 | 19.7 C | +0.98 C |
| 2021 | 19.9 C | +1.26 C |
| 2022 | 19.7 C | +1.06 C |
| 2023 | 19.0 C | +0.28 C |
| 2024 | 20.0 C | +1.36 C |
| 2025 | 19.4 C | +0.74 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade over 1938 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 88 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.1 C (0.1 to 0.2) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.06 C (0.00 to 0.12) per decade | 0.11 F (-0.01 to 0.22) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | Not clearly different from zero |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.4 F (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 1938 to 2025 | 88 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1937 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 46.1 C (115.0 F) | 1950 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 90 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 1990 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) | 90 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) | 1978 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 90 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 2010 | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 90 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 249 days | 1966 | 157 days | 90 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1938 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1939 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1940 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1941 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1942 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1943 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1944 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1945 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1946 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1947 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1948 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1949 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1950 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1951 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1952 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1953 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1954 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1955 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1956 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1957 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1958 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1959 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1960 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1961 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1962 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1963 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1964 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1965 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1966 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1967 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1968 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1969 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1970 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1971 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1972 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1973 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1974 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1975 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1976 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1977 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1978 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1979 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1980 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1981 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1982 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1983 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1984 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1985 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1986 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1987 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1988 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1989 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1990 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1991 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1992 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1993 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1994 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1995 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1996 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1997 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1998 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1999 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2000 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2001 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2002 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2003 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2004 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2005 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2006 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2007 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2008 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2009 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2010 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2011 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2012 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2013 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2014 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2015 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2016 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2017 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 2018 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2019 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2020 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2021 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2022 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 2023 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2024 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 2025 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2026 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1938 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1939 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1940 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1941 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1942 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1943 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1944 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1945 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1946 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1947 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1948 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1949 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1950 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1951 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1952 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1953 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1954 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1955 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1956 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1957 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1958 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1959 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1960 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1961 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1962 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1963 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1964 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1965 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1966 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1967 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1968 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1969 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1970 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1971 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1972 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1973 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1974 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1975 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1976 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1977 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1978 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1979 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1980 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1981 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1982 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1983 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1984 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1985 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1986 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1987 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1988 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1989 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1990 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1991 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1992 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1993 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 1994 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1995 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1996 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1997 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1998 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1999 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2000 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2001 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2002 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2003 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2004 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 2005 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2006 | -1.7 C (28.9 F) |
| 2007 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2008 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2009 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2010 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 2011 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2012 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2013 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2014 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) |
| 2015 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 2016 | -2.7 C (27.1 F) |
| 2017 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2018 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2019 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2020 | -1.6 C (29.1 F) |
| 2021 | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| 2022 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2023 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2024 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2025 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2026 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1938 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1939 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1940 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1942 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1943 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1944 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1945 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1946 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1947 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1948 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1949 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1950 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1951 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1952 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1953 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1954 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1955 | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1956 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1957 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1958 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1959 | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| 1960 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1963 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 1965 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1966 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1967 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1968 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1969 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1970 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1971 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1972 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1974 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 13.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1976 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1977 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1978 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1980 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1981 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1982 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1983 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1985 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1987 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1988 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1989 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1990 | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) |
| 1991 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1992 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1993 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1994 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1996 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1997 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1998 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1999 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2000 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2001 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2002 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2003 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2006 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2007 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2008 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2009 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2010 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2011 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2013 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2015 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2016 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2017 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2019 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2020 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2021 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2022 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2023 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2024 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2025 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2026 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1938 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1939 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1940 | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1941 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1942 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1943 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1944 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1945 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1946 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1947 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1948 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1949 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1950 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1951 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1952 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1953 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1954 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1955 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1956 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1957 | 21.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1958 | 37.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1959 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1960 | 58.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1961 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1962 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1965 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1967 | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1968 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1969 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1970 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1971 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1972 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1973 | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1974 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1975 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1976 | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1977 | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1978 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1979 | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1980 | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1981 | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 26.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1983 | 31.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1986 | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1987 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1989 | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1990 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1991 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 43.5 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 36.4 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1994 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1995 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1996 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1997 | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1998 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1999 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2000 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2001 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2002 | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2004 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2005 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2008 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2009 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2010 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2011 | 36.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2012 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2013 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2014 | 31.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2015 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2016 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2018 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2019 | 47.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2020 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2021 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2022 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2023 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2024 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2025 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2026 | 27.5 mm (1.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1937 | 56 days |
| 1938 | 180 days |
| 1939 | 127 days |
| 1940 | 181 days |
| 1941 | 171 days |
| 1942 | 179 days |
| 1943 | 176 days |
| 1944 | 125 days |
| 1945 | 89 days |
| 1946 | 72 days |
| 1947 | 117 days |
| 1948 | 131 days |
| 1949 | 176 days |
| 1950 | 160 days |
| 1951 | 163 days |
| 1952 | 107 days |
| 1953 | 169 days |
| 1954 | 196 days |
| 1955 | 189 days |
| 1956 | 145 days |
| 1957 | 123 days |
| 1958 | 107 days |
| 1959 | 242 days |
| 1960 | 161 days |
| 1961 | 211 days |
| 1962 | 152 days |
| 1963 | 83 days |
| 1964 | 97 days |
| 1965 | 110 days |
| 1966 | 249 days |
| 1967 | 105 days |
| 1968 | 154 days |
| 1969 | 185 days |
| 1970 | 193 days |
| 1971 | 87 days |
| 1972 | 115 days |
| 1973 | 176 days |
| 1974 | 175 days |
| 1975 | 122 days |
| 1976 | 120 days |
| 1977 | 79 days |
| 1978 | 130 days |
| 1979 | 179 days |
| 1980 | 206 days |
| 1981 | 127 days |
| 1982 | 86 days |
| 1983 | 106 days |
| 1984 | 175 days |
| 1985 | 93 days |
| 1986 | 222 days |
| 1987 | 84 days |
| 1988 | 167 days |
| 1989 | 129 days |
| 1990 | 115 days |
| 1991 | 188 days |
| 1992 | 170 days |
| 1993 | 126 days |
| 1994 | 127 days |
| 1995 | 179 days |
| 1996 | 206 days |
| 1997 | 186 days |
| 1998 | 69 days |
| 1999 | 161 days |
| 2000 | 123 days |
| 2001 | 115 days |
| 2002 | 170 days |
| 2003 | 114 days |
| 2004 | 206 days |
| 2005 | 139 days |
| 2006 | 133 days |
| 2007 | 159 days |
| 2008 | 161 days |
| 2009 | 130 days |
| 2010 | 135 days |
| 2011 | 120 days |
| 2012 | 204 days |
| 2013 | 197 days |
| 2014 | 177 days |
| 2015 | 143 days |
| 2016 | 174 days |
| 2017 | 129 days |
| 2018 | 218 days |
| 2019 | 170 days |
| 2020 | 172 days |
| 2021 | 181 days |
| 2022 | 192 days |
| 2023 | 73 days |
| 2024 | 190 days |
| 2025 | 144 days |
| 2026 | 170 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
71 years with a frostAcross 71 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bakersfield AP falls on 7 February and the median first autumn frost on 8 December, which leaves a median of 305 days between them.
In 1984 to 2022 the median growing season was 306 days. That is 7 days more than in 1938 to 1967.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1938 to 1967) | Recent period (1984 to 2022) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 7 February | 12 February | 7 February | 5 days earlier | -0.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 8 December | 8 December | 11 December | 3 days later | +1.0 days per decade |
| Growing days | 305 days | 299 days | 306 days | 7 days more | +1.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
88 years, 1938 to 2025A day with at least 20.3 mm (0.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 46.3 mm (1.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | |
| 5 years | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 31.9 mm (1.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) | Longer than the 88 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 88 years of values from 1938 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 58.2 mm (2.3 in) in 1978; 42.7 mm (1.7 in) in 1938; 38.9 mm (1.5 in) in 2010.
Station Changes
3 suspected3 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Bakersfield AP, at 1968, 1983 and 2001. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1968 ran 0.7 C (1.2 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1983 ran 1.2 C (2.1 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2001 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +0.7 | +1.2 | likely | 5 |
| 1983 | -1.2 | -2.1 | likely | 5 |
| 2001 | +0.5 | +0.9 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Bakersfield AP had a mean temperature of 19.7 C (67.4 F) and 147.5 mm (5.8 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Falcon Fld (United States, 706 km away), Twentynine Palms (United States, 312 km away) and Barstow-Daggett AP (United States, 216 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Fld | United States | 706 km (439 mi) | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 208.2 mm (8.2 in) | 0.60 |
| Twentynine Palms | United States | 312 km (194 mi) | 19.8 C (67.6 F) | 113.2 mm (4.5 in) | 0.62 |
| Barstow-Daggett AP | United States | 216 km (134 mi) | 19.7 C (67.5 F) | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) | 0.77 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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