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Weather in Bakersfield, California

07:55 AM
Now
Sunny Weather
81° F
Feels Like 82°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 5 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 2
Humidity 35 %
Today
Sunny Weather
Day 102°
Night 72°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 8 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

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (July 16, 2025)
Sunny Weather

Day

99°

Night

68°

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

11

Precipitation

0 %

Air Quality in Bakersfield

NOW
28 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 4.48 µg/m³
PM10 8.04 µg/m³
O3 0.030 ppm
NO2 2.3 ppb
SO2 0.4 ppb
CO 0.10 ppm
NH3 0.78 µg/m³
NO 0.48 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 considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.54.48 µg/m³
PM108.04 µg/m³
O359.53 µg/m³
NO24.38 µg/m³
SO21.06 µg/m³
CO110.68 µg/m³
NH30.78 µg/m³
NO0.48 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Bakersfield

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 3:49AM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Jul 16, 3:49 AM Jul 16, 11:00 PM
WHAT: Afternoon high temperatures up to 102 degrees. Overnight low
temperatures approaching 70 degrees.

WHERE: Across the Southern San Joaquin Valley and adjacent lower
foothills

WHEN: Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Updated: Jul 16, 6:42 AM Source: NWS Alert