Weather in Bakersfield in August
In an average August, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 97°F and a low around 72°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 97°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 90°F to 103°F |
| Average low | 72°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 77°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
110°F
2020-08-16
Lowest
79°F
2010-08-30
Low
Highest
85°F
2017-08-03
Lowest
59°F
2010-08-31
Feels-like
Highest
128°F
1996-08-13
Lowest
79°F
2010-08-30
Humidity
Highest
17.5 g/m³
1988-08-26
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
2014-08-16
Wind
Highest
12 mph
1980-08-19
Lowest
3 mph
1984-08-17
Gust
Highest
29 mph
1991-08-15
Lowest
11 mph
2023-08-26
Precip
Wettest
2.41 in
2023
Driest
0.00 in
2010
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