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Bakersfield, CA Weather on May 25
May 25th in Bakersfield, CA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 58°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 25th was in 1982 (91°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (55°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of May 25th dates historically. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 25
Planning for May 25th in Bakersfield, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 25 Weather Records for Bakersfield
- •The all-time record high for May 25th in Bakersfield, CA is 106°F, set in 1982.
- •The coldest May 25th on record dropped to 46°F in 1980.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 25th in 19 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 25th was 8°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 25 ever in Bakersfield?
The warmest May 25 in Bakersfield, CA reached 106°F in 1982. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest May 25 ever in Bakersfield?
The coldest May 25 in Bakersfield, CA dropped to 46°F in 1980. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 25 in Bakersfield?
On May 25, Bakersfield averages a high of 86°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BAKERSFIELD 5 NW.
How many years of weather data are available for May 25 in Bakersfield?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 25 in Bakersfield, CA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 25 Weather History in Bakersfield
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 102°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 99°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 96°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 97°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 58°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 96°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 96°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 70°F | 50°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 94°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 96°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 106°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 79°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 99°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 75°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 95°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 96°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 94°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BAKERSFIELD 5 NW
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Bakersfield, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.