Weather in Bakersfield in December
In an average December, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 41°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 67°F |
| Average low | 41°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
78°F
2006-12-08
Lowest
36°F
1990-12-22
Low
Highest
59°F
2012-12-02
Lowest
18°F
1990-12-23
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
2014-12-03
Lowest
9°F
1990-12-22
Humidity
Highest
11.5 g/m³
1996-12-13
Lowest
2.1 g/m³
1990-12-23
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2014-12-12
Lowest
3 mph
1983-12-16
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2014-12-12
Lowest
7 mph
1983-12-29
Precip
Wettest
6.75 in
2010
Driest
0.02 in
1989
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