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Weather in Bakersfield, California

08:20 AM
Now
Rainy Weather
61° F
Feels Like 54°
Precipitation 81 %
Wind 10 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 0
Humidity 98 %
Today
Rainy Weather
Day 61°
Night 52°
Precipitation 100 %
Wind 9 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Bakersfield Weather Forecast Updated

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Weather Forecast History
Last Year's Weather on This Day (December 24, 2024)
Rainy Weather

Day

55°

Night

45°

Wind

11 mph

UV Index

1

Precipitation

97 %

Air Quality in Bakersfield

NOW
28 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 1.96 µg/m³
PM10 2.76 µg/m³
O3 0.031 ppm
NO2 0.6 ppb
SO2 0.1 ppb
CO 0.08 ppm
NH3 0.02 µg/m³
NO 0 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)
PM2.51.96 µg/m³
PM102.76 µg/m³
O360.06 µg/m³
NO21.09 µg/m³
SO20.23 µg/m³
CO95.49 µg/m³
NH30.02 µg/m³
NO0 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Bakersfield

Severe Future Possible

High Wind Watch

High Wind Watch issued December 22 at 9:44AM PST until December 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Dec 23, 4:00 PM Dec 25, 4:00 PM
WHAT: South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

WHERE: A portion of central California.

WHEN: From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

IMPACTS: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
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Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Updated: Dec 22, 5:27 PM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued December 24 at 7:29AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Dec 24, 7:29 AM Dec 26, 4:00 PM
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

WHERE: A portion of central California, including the following
areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5,
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal,
Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis,
Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove
Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells
Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon
NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced -
Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute
Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End
San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the
Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin
Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side
Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West
Side of Fresno and Kings Counties.

WHEN: Through Friday afternoon.

IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood
with more heavy rain.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Updated: Dec 24, 7:56 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued December 24 at 7:30AM PST until December 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Dec 24, 7:30 AM Dec 25, 4:00 PM
WHAT: South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

WHERE: Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5,
Coalinga - Avenal, South End San Joaquin Valley, West Side
Mountains South of 198, and West Side Mountains north of 198.

WHEN: Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Updated: Dec 24, 7:56 AM Source: NWS Alert
Minor Expected Likely

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued December 24 at 7:27AM PST until December 24 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Dec 24, 7:27 AM Dec 24, 1:00 PM
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

WHERE: A portion of central California, including the following
county, Kern.

WHEN: Until 100 PM PST.

IMPACTS: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- At 727 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bakersfield, Wasco, Arvin, Shafter, Taft, Maricopa, Dustin
Acres, Tupman, Valley Acres, Rosedale, Ford City, South Taft,
Taft Heights, Mettler, Lamont, Weedpatch, Derby Acres,
McKittrick, Frazier Park and Harris Ranch.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Updated: Dec 24, 7:56 AM Source: NWS Alert