Bakersfield Weather Records (USC00040439)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Bakersfield (USC00040439), California, United States, with 45 years of record.
Key Facts for Bakersfield
- Bakersfield (USC00040439) is a weather station in California, United States at 35.38 latitude and -119.02 longitude, 122 m (400 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1893 to 1937, 45 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Bakersfield still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Bakersfield set a daily record high minimum temperature of 21.7 C (71.1 F) on 17 September 1937.
About the Station
- Location: California, United States, 35.38 latitude, -119.02 longitude.
- Elevation: 122 m (400 ft).
- Period of record: 1893 to 1937, 45 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 47.2 C (117.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -5.6 C (21.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 61 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1899 | 33 |
| 1900 | 27 |
| 1901 | 29 |
| 1902 | 34 |
| 1903 | 72 |
| 1904 | 53 |
| 1905 | 49 |
| 1906 | 40 |
| 1907 | 52 |
| 1908 | 76 |
| 1909 | 87 |
| 1910 | 56 |
| 1911 | 41 |
| 1912 | 48 |
| 1913 | 49 |
| 1914 | 31 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 55 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 29 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 35 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 36 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 15 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 39.9 mm (1.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 19 January 1933 |
| Feb | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 3 February 1911 |
| Mar | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) | 8 March 1911 |
| Apr | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 10 April 1923 |
| May | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 8 May 1928 |
| Jun | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 15 June 1920 |
| Jul | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 22 July 1913 |
| Aug | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 31 August 1913 |
| Sep | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 23 September 1908 |
| Oct | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 31 October 1927 |
| Nov | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 27 November 1905 |
| Dec | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 8 December 1931 |
Period of Record Coverage
1893 to 1937| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1895 | 59 | 16% | No |
| 1899 | 172 | 47% | No |
| 1900 | 186 | 51% | No |
| 1901 | 161 | 44% | No |
| 1902 | 339 | 93% | Yes |
| 1903 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1904 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1905 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 1906 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1907 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1908 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 1909 | 308 | 84% | No |
| 1910 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1911 | 333 | 91% | Yes |
| 1912 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 1913 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1914 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1915 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1916 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1917 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1918 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1919 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1920 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1921 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1922 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1923 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1924 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1925 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1926 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1927 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1928 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1929 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1930 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1931 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1932 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1933 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1934 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1935 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1936 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1937 | 273 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high min | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 24 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 September 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high min | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 16 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 September 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high min | 20.6 C (69.1 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 28 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 September 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high min | 19.4 C (66.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 24 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high min (Tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 8 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 August 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low max | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 12 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 May 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low max | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 20 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily rain | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 March 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily rain | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 17.7 mm (0.7 in) | 15 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily rain | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 16 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 February 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily high max (Tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 33 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily rain (Tie) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | tie | 1 year | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily rain | 11.9 mm (0.5 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 34 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low min | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 33 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low max (Tie) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | tie | 43 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low max | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 16 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low min | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 15 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low max | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 36 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 January 1937 | Bakersfield, US | daily low min | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 15 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
26 complete years, 1903 to 1936| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 16.5 C | -1.42 C |
| 1904 | 18.0 C | +0.08 C |
| 1910 | 19.7 C | +1.79 C |
| 1914 | 18.1 C | +0.14 C |
| 1915 | 17.7 C | -0.21 C |
| 1916 | 17.3 C | -0.60 C |
| 1917 | 17.8 C | -0.16 C |
| 1918 | 17.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 1919 | 16.6 C | -1.30 C |
| 1920 | 17.1 C | -0.86 C |
| 1921 | 18.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 1922 | 17.2 C | -0.70 C |
| 1923 | 17.1 C | -0.87 C |
| 1924 | 18.0 C | +0.09 C |
| 1925 | 18.3 C | +0.31 C |
| 1926 | 19.0 C | +1.08 C |
| 1927 | 17.7 C | -0.28 C |
| 1928 | 18.3 C | +0.33 C |
| 1929 | 17.8 C | -0.17 C |
| 1930 | 18.0 C | +0.07 C |
| 1931 | 19.1 C | +1.13 C |
| 1932 | 18.0 C | +0.02 C |
| 1933 | 17.9 C | -0.07 C |
| 1934 | 19.2 C | +1.26 C |
| 1935 | 17.8 C | -0.14 C |
| 1936 | 18.6 C | +0.65 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1893 to 1937| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 1908 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 41 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 1905 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) | 41 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) | 1933 | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 42 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 1933 | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 42 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 198 days | 1929 | 113 days | 42 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | 26.1 C (79.0 F) |
| 1899 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1900 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1901 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1902 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1903 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1904 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1905 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1906 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1907 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1908 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1909 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1910 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1911 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1912 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1913 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 1914 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1915 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1916 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1917 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1918 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1919 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1920 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 1921 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1922 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1923 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1924 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1925 | 46.1 C (115.0 F) |
| 1926 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 1927 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1928 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1929 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1930 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1931 | 47.2 C (117.0 F) |
| 1932 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1933 | 47.2 C (117.0 F) |
| 1934 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1935 | 44.4 C (111.9 F) |
| 1936 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 1937 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1894 | n/a |
| 1895 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1899 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1900 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1901 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1902 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1903 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1904 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1905 | -10.6 C (12.9 F) |
| 1906 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1907 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1908 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1909 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1910 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1911 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 1912 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1913 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1914 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1915 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1916 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1917 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 1918 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1919 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1920 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1921 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1922 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1923 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1924 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1925 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1926 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1927 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1928 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1929 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1930 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1931 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
| 1932 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 1933 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1934 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1935 | -2.8 C (27.0 F) |
| 1936 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 1937 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1894 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1895 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1899 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1900 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1901 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1902 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1903 | 11.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1904 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1905 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1906 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1907 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1908 | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1909 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1910 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1911 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1912 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1913 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1914 | 21.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1915 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1916 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1917 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1918 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1919 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1920 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1921 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1922 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1923 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1924 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1925 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1926 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1927 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1928 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1929 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1930 | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1931 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1932 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1933 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1934 | 17.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1935 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1936 | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1937 | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1894 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1895 | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) |
| 1899 | 21.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1900 | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1901 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 1902 | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1903 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1904 | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1905 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1906 | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1907 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1908 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1909 | 37.7 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1910 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1911 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1912 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 1913 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1914 | 46.1 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1915 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1916 | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1917 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1918 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1919 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1920 | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) |
| 1921 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1922 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1923 | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) |
| 1924 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1925 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1926 | 43.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1928 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1929 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1930 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1931 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1932 | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1933 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1934 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1935 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1936 | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1937 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 112 days |
| 1894 | 12 days |
| 1895 | 11 days |
| 1899 | 71 days |
| 1900 | 50 days |
| 1901 | 120 days |
| 1902 | 114 days |
| 1903 | 115 days |
| 1904 | 88 days |
| 1905 | 149 days |
| 1906 | 157 days |
| 1907 | 106 days |
| 1908 | 153 days |
| 1909 | 92 days |
| 1910 | 163 days |
| 1911 | 86 days |
| 1912 | 184 days |
| 1913 | 78 days |
| 1914 | 147 days |
| 1915 | 69 days |
| 1916 | 62 days |
| 1917 | 26 days |
| 1918 | 17 days |
| 1919 | 20 days |
| 1920 | 32 days |
| 1921 | 61 days |
| 1922 | 8 days |
| 1923 | 3 days |
| 1924 | 35 days |
| 1925 | 42 days |
| 1926 | 148 days |
| 1927 | 172 days |
| 1928 | 186 days |
| 1929 | 198 days |
| 1930 | 148 days |
| 1931 | 160 days |
| 1932 | 143 days |
| 1933 | 125 days |
| 1934 | 133 days |
| 1935 | 151 days |
| 1936 | 115 days |
| 1937 | 156 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
26 years with a frostAcross 26 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Bakersfield falls on 17 February and the median first autumn frost on 22 November, which leaves a median of 278 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +11.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1903 to 1936) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 17 February | n/a | 17 February | n/a | -5.9 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 22 November | n/a | 22 November | n/a | +5.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 278 days | n/a | 278 days | n/a | +11.3 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).