Bakersfield, CA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Bakersfield, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 114.9°F (46°C) | September 6, 2022 |
| Record Low | 19°F (-7°C) | December 23, 1990 and December 24, 1990 and December 23, 1998 |
| Lowest High | 33.9°F (1°C) | December 22, 1998 |
| Highest Low | 86°F (30°C) | August 9, 1978 and August 10, 1978 and July 29, 2003 |
| Highest Mean | 98°F (37°C) | July 7, 2024 and July 8, 2024 |
| Lowest Mean | 28.4°F (-2°C) | December 22, 1990 and December 22, 1998 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.29" (58.2 mm) | February 9, 1978 |
| Max in One Month | 5.82" (147.8 mm) | December 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1999 |
| Max in One Year | 13.33" (338.7 mm) | 1998 |
| Least in One Year | 2.89" (73.3 mm) | 1989 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | January 25, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | January 1999 |
| Max in One Season | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | 1998-99 |
| Max in One Year | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | 1999 |
| Earliest Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | January 25, 1999 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 3.0" (7.6 cm) | January 25, 1999 |
| Latest Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | March 8, 1974 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | March 8, 1974 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – July 29, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BAKERSFIELD AP (4 mi from Bakersfield, CA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Bakersfield, CA?
The all-time record high in Bakersfield, CA is 114.9°F (46°C), set on September 6, 2022.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bakersfield, CA?
The all-time record low in Bakersfield, CA is 19°F (-7°C), set on December 23, 1990 and December 24, 1990 and December 23, 1998.
What is the most rain Bakersfield, CA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Bakersfield, CA is 2.29 inches, on February 9, 1978.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Bakersfield, CA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Bakersfield, CA is 3.0 inches, on January 25, 1999.
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