Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Bakersfield, California, United States in October

In an average October, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high80°F
Typical high range67°F to 92°F
Average low52°F
Typical low range44°F to 61°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 107°F 2024-10-01
Lowest 51°F 1991-10-29

Low

Highest 73°F 2024-10-02
Lowest 32°F 1991-10-30

Feels-like

Highest 105°F 2024-10-01
Lowest 22°F 1991-10-30

Humidity

Highest 14.5 g/m³ 2015-10-16
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 2019-10-30

Wind

Highest 28 mph 2019-10-30
Lowest 4 mph 2010-10-06

Precip

Wettest 1.76 in 2004
Driest 0.00 in 2019

See Bakersfield's live weather grade →

Visiting Bakersfield in October? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.

Compare Bakersfield with your city →

‹ September · Bakersfield climate overview · November ›