Bakersfield, CA weather in July
In July, Bakersfield sees highs around 98°F and lows around 71°F: very hot and dry. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Bakersfield. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 99°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 0% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:44 am / 8:15 pm | 6:04 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.9 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 July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm97°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm95°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 pm84°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bakersfield Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 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 more29 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 July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 0.0 in; a dry July 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 July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202017: average high 103°F
- Coolest July2000: average high 94°F
- Wettest July2001: 0.05 in
- Driest July1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (July 25, 2006)
- Lowest reading54°F (July 12, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 98°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 71°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 14.3 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 117°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA76 mi · high 76°F · 0 wet days
How Bakersfield ranks in July
- Normal high19th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 60 in California
- Wet days16th driest of 378
- Comfortable days255th most of 340
What to pack for Bakersfield in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 71°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 98°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 614 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bakersfield in July?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 112°F (July 25, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in July?
About 0 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.00 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (0.05 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is July a good time to visit Bakersfield?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bakersfield (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 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.