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Weather in Bakersfield, California

02:21 PM
Now
Cloudy Weather
99° F
Feels Like 102°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 8 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 8
Humidity 19 %
Today
Sunny Weather
Day 102°
Night 75°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 9

Warning: High UV Index Today: 9

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Bakersfield Weather Forecast Updated

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 25, 2025)
Cloudy Night

Day

102°

Night

75°

Wind

5 mph

Precipitation

2 %

Air Quality in Bakersfield

NOW
59 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 15.99 µg/m³
PM10 22.88 µg/m³
O3 0.049 ppm
NO2 1.8 ppb
SO2 0.4 ppb
CO 0.13 ppm
NH3 0.26 µg/m³
NO 0.33 µg/m³
PM2.5 – 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 acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.515.99 µg/m³
PM1022.88 µg/m³
O396.02 µg/m³
NO23.34 µg/m³
SO20.98 µg/m³
CO147.67 µg/m³
NH30.26 µg/m³
NO0.33 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Bakersfield

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 25 at 11:37AM PDT until August 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Aug 25, 11:37 AM Aug 26, 11:00 PM
WHAT: High temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. Moderate to
Major Heat Risk is expected at this time.

WHERE: Southern San Joaquin Valley and West Side Hills of the
Coastal Range.

WHEN: Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Updated: Aug 25, 1:26 PM Source: NWS Alert