Weather in Bakersfield, California, United States in January
In an average January, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 38°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 47°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 38°F |
| Typical low range | 30°F to 46°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
83°F
2003-01-31
Lowest
36°F
1982-01-02
Low
Highest
54°F
1997-01-02
Lowest
22°F
1987-01-16
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
1997-01-02
Lowest
8°F
1982-01-07
Humidity
Highest
12.5 g/m³
1997-01-02
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
2012-01-13
Wind
Highest
32 mph
1995-01-04
Lowest
3 mph
2022-01-17
Precip
Wettest
5.11 in
1995
Driest
0.04 in
2022
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