Weather in Bakersfield, California, United States in August
In an average August, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 95°F and a low around 64°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 95°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 87°F to 103°F |
| Average low | 64°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
113°F
1998-08-04
Lowest
73°F
2010-08-29
Low
Highest
81°F
2017-08-29
Lowest
48°F
1987-08-15
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
2020-08-16
Lowest
43°F
1987-08-15
Humidity
Highest
14.5 g/m³
1983-08-17
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
2000-08-14
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2014-08-12
Lowest
4 mph
1984-08-21
Precip
Wettest
1.25 in
2023
Driest
0.00 in
2019
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