Weather in Bakersfield, California, United States in May
In an average May, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 64°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 41°F to 59°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
108°F
2003-05-28
Lowest
52°F
1988-05-05
Low
Highest
70°F
1984-05-30
Lowest
32°F
1988-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
112°F
1983-05-28
Lowest
21°F
1988-05-01
Humidity
Highest
13.1 g/m³
2006-05-18
Lowest
1.3 g/m³
2013-05-02
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1988-05-29
Lowest
5 mph
2018-05-04
Precip
Wettest
2.27 in
1998
Driest
0.00 in
2022
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