Baker, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
482
Population
179/sq mi density
$115,100
Home Value
$142,206 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Baker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2769°N, 116.0717°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | San Bernardino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 87.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 10.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 144 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.28 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very High |
| Wildfire | Very High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Baker has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 48°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").