What is today's weather forecast for Bakersfield, CA?

Today's forecast for Bakersfield shows a low of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bakersfield, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Bakersfield shows highs from 58 to 61 degrees and lows from 47 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bakersfield, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bakersfield this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (90% chance), Saturday (100% chance), Sunday (60% chance), Monday (80% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Bakersfield weather forecast?

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Bakersfield, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

58°F
Feels Like 58°F

Humidity 90% Dew Point 55°F Wind NW 3 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer 29.87 in.758.7 mm

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.4 miles W of central Bakersfield
at 12:38 AM Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

90%

SatNov 15

100%

SunNov 16

60%

MonNov 17

80%

TueNov 18

30%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 58°F to 61°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 66°F with lows around 42°F.

This Date in Weather History

1967 - A surprise snow and ice coating paralyzed Boston during the evening rush hour.

Bakersfield, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Rain. Low around 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 60. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 53. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Rain, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 61. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

About Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region. Bakersfield's population as of the 2020 Census was 403,455, making it the 47th-most populous city in the United States and the 9th-most populous in California. The Bakersfield–Delano Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Kern County, had a 2020 census population of 909,235, making it the 62nd largest metropolitan area in the United States. Bakersfield is a significant hub for both agriculture and energy production. Kern County is California's most productive oil-producing county and the fourth most productive agricultural county (by value) in the United States. Industries in and around Bakersfield include natural gas and other energy extraction, mining, petroleum refining, distribution, food processing, and corporate regional offices. The city is the birthplace of the country music genre known as the Bakersfield sound.

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