Bakersfield, CA weather in August
August in Bakersfield: hot and dry. Highs 97°F, lows 70°F, rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Bakersfield. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 99°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 0% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:04 am / 7:59 pm | 6:27 am / 7:25 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm96°Fdew point 50°F
- 6 pm93°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 pm83°Fdew point 50°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bakersfield Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 96% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 3%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 0.0 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202012: average high 101°F
- Coolest August1999: average high 92°F
- Wettest August2003: 0.04 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 29, 2017)
- Lowest reading55°F (August 29, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 97°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 70°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 116°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA76 mi · high 78°F · 0 wet days
How Bakersfield ranks in August
- Normal high29th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 60 in California
- Wet days3rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 341
What to pack for Bakersfield in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F
- Layers – afternoons near 97°F but nights near 70°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 572 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bakersfield in August?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (August 29, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.00 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (0.04 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Bakersfield?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bakersfield (38 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Bakersfield Airport (USW00023155), 4.7 mi NNW of the city center, 489 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Meadows Field Airport (723840-23155), 4.7 mi NNW of the city center, 490 ft (86 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.