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Weather in Bakersfield, California

12:42 AM

Now

66° F

Feels Like 63°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 5 mph

Humidity 40 %

Today

Day 82°

Night 57°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 10 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Bakersfield Weather Forecast Updated

3 minutes ago

Last updated on May 17, 2026 at 12:39 AM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (May 17, 2025)

Day

79°

Night

54°

Wind

14 mph

UV Index

Precipitation

5 %

Air Quality in Bakersfield

NOW

45 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 3.56 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 8.93 µg/m³

O₃ 0.048 ppm

NO₂ 0.9 ppb

SO₂ 0.3 ppb

CO 0.11 ppm

NH₃ 0.68 µg/m³

NO 0 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 3.56 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 8.93 µg/m³

O₃ – 94.71 µg/m³

NO₂ – 1.69 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.71 µg/m³

CO – 127.8 µg/m³

NH₃ – 0.68 µg/m³

NO – 0 µg/m³

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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Bakersfield

Severe Future Possible

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 3:39AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

May 16, 5:00 AM → May 18, 8:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the
Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS
MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

IMPACTS: any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Updated: May 15, 10:59 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Expected Likely

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 7:10PM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

May 16, 7:10 PM → May 18, 8:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the
Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley.

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS
MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.