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Bakersfield, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
408,366
Population
2,718/sq mi density
$77,397
Median Income
$32,956 per capita
$347,300
Home Value
$391,443 Zillow
$1,371
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
340 sunny days/yr
455
Violent Crime/100K
4,142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,397 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$347,300 home value, $1,371/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
455 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bakersfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 143.6 sq mi (371.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3532°N, 119.0379°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kern County County |
| Nearest Airport | Santa Barbara Municipal (SBA) 79 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.9 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | WEST COAST, USA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 57 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Bakersfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 47°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.0").