Bakersfield, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 50.7 °F (low) to 77.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 7 Inches. Bakersfield is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1 °F | 57.7 °F | 1.43 in. |
| February | 40.7 °F | 63.6 °F | 1.26 in. |
| March | 44.7 °F | 69.5 °F | 1.26 in. |
| April | 47.7 °F | 75.0 °F | 0.66 in. |
| May | 54.4 °F | 82.8 °F | 0.28 in. |
| June | 60.7 °F | 91.3 °F | 0.06 in. |
| July | 66.8 °F | 96.9 °F | 0.02 in. |
| August | 65.2 °F | 96.2 °F | 0.01 in. |
| September | 60.4 °F | 90.9 °F | 0.05 in. |
| October | 51.4 °F | 80.4 °F | 0.24 in. |
| November | 42.2 °F | 66.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| December | 36.5 °F | 57.8 °F | 1.15 in. |
| Annual | 50.7 °F | 77.4 °F | 6.98 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | |
| Average Days With Frost | Frost Rare |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |