What is Bakersfield, California's record high temperature?

Bakersfield's all-time record high is 118°F, and the city averages 36 days per year above 100°F.

How much rain does Bakersfield, California get per year?

Bakersfield receives only 6.36 inches of rain per year, one of the lowest figures of any sizable US city.

Does Bakersfield, CA get foggy in winter?

Yes, dense tule fog traps in the San Joaquin Valley in winter, reducing visibility to zero for days on end and causing chain-reaction accidents on Highway 99. From December through February, the city averages only about 40% of possible sunshine.

Does Bakersfield have air quality problems?

Yes, Bakersfield experiences some of the worst air quality in the nation from wildfire smoke, agricultural burning, and temperature inversions that hold pollutants at ground level for days at a stretch.

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