Weather in Bakersfield in January
In an average January, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 52°F to 68°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 35°F to 49°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
2014-01-24
Lowest
44°F
1999-01-25
Low
Highest
60°F
1997-01-02
Lowest
26°F
2007-01-14
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
2014-01-24
Lowest
20°F
2007-01-17
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
1997-01-02
Lowest
1.4 g/m³
2012-01-15
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1995-01-04
Lowest
3 mph
1980-01-17
Gust
Highest
51 mph
1995-01-04
Lowest
8 mph
1991-01-04
Precip
Wettest
5.21 in
2017
Driest
0.09 in
2022
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