Bakersfield, CA weather in September
Expect hot, dry weather in Bakersfield in September, with highs near 91°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 1 day.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.05 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 61°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 7:23 pm | 6:50 am / 6:41 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.9 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 September day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 49°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 49°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bakersfield Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 94% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 5%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 0.05 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.04 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201991: average high 96°F
- Coolest September2007: average high 86°F
- Wettest September2017: 0.5 in
- Driest September1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (September 3, 2017)
- Lowest reading48°F (September 30, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 91°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 65°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -11°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA76 mi · high 78°F · 1 wet day
How Bakersfield ranks in September
- Normal high26th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 60 in California
- Wet days14th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 342
What to pack for Bakersfield in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
- Layers – afternoons near 91°F but nights near 65°F
Heating and cooling
September has 1 heating degree days and 397 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bakersfield in September?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 111°F (most recently on September 3, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Bakersfield in September?
About 1 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.05 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (0.5 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Bakersfield?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bakersfield (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 19 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.