Bakersfield, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Bakersfield, a city in Kern County, California.
This Afternoon
83°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Bakersfield
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 83°F | Sunny | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday | 90°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Sunday | 91°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Monday | 89°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 65°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 92°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 67°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 1% |
| Thursday | 100°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Bakersfield (35.353, -119.038). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Bakersfield
Last spring frost
Jan 31
First fall frost
Dec 8
Growing season
312 days
Hardiness zone
9b
More local growing data for Bakersfield: nearby ZIP 93304 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · California frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bakersfield 5 Nw, Ca (5.7 mi from Bakersfield). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.