Weather in Bakersfield, California, United States in December
In an average December, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 59°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 47°F to 71°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
84°F
2021-12-01
Lowest
31°F
1990-12-21
Low
Highest
54°F
2023-12-18
Lowest
20°F
1990-12-22
Feels-like
Highest
79°F
2025-12-11
Lowest
7°F
1990-12-20
Humidity
Highest
10.9 g/m³
2005-12-23
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1990-12-23
Wind
Highest
40 mph
1987-12-16
Lowest
3 mph
2003-12-20
Precip
Wettest
7.29 in
2010
Driest
0.01 in
1989
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