Zip 93306 (Bakersfield, CA) Climate

The climate in Bakersfield, CA 93306 is quite mild with temperatures rarely dipping below 40°F in the winter and rising above 100°F in the summer. The dry air combined with occasional breezes from the nearby mountains keeps humidity levels low and offers a comfortable climate throughout the year. Rainfall is minimal, often less than 10 inches per year, but it can be variable from season to season. Wind speeds tend to remain relatively low all year round as well. In general, Bakersfield enjoys a mild climate that is suitable for most outdoor activities all year round.

Bakersfield (zip 93306), California gets 7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bakersfield (zip 93306) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Bakersfield (zip 93306). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bakersfield (zip 93306) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 39 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 93306 zip code is 8.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

7.4 Summer - 7.6 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 93306 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 93306 zip code with an average high temperature of 96.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In the 93306 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 93306 zip code are October, April and May.

In the 93306 zip code, there are 100.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 93306 zip code with an average of 37.6°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

In the 93306 zip code, there are 12.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In the 93306 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

Humidity is low in the 93306 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

March is the wettest month in the 93306 zip code with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.1 inches in the 93306 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in California.

January is the rainiest month in the 93306 zip code with 7.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 39.2 rainy days annually in the 93306 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 52% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in the 93306 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. January is the snowiest month in the 93306 zip code with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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