Weather in Bakersfield in May
In an average May, Bakersfield sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
1984-05-29
Lowest
61°F
1998-05-13
Low
Highest
77°F
1984-05-30
Lowest
43°F
1998-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
122°F
2003-05-28
Lowest
37°F
1988-05-01
Humidity
Highest
15.1 g/m³
1981-05-29
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2014-05-30
Wind
Highest
17 mph
1990-05-24
Lowest
3 mph
1998-05-27
Gust
Highest
39 mph
1990-05-24
Lowest
11 mph
1981-05-28
Precip
Wettest
3.20 in
2019
Driest
0.00 in
2004
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