Bakersfield is starting Friday under cloudy skies with temperatures around 61 degrees, but the day should brighten into a partly sunny afternoon. The high is expected to reach 69 degrees, with light west winds and a 20% chance of precipitation.
Clouds Clear Before A Sunny Weekend
Patchy fog may develop or linger Friday morning, so early drivers could see some reduced visibility. Any remaining showers are expected to be light, and no watches or warnings are in effect for the Bakersfield area.
Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 53 degrees. Saturday brings a much sunnier forecast and a high near 75, followed by another clear night, according to National Weather Service.
Sunday Brings The Warmest Weather
Temperatures climb to around 81 degrees Sunday under sunny skies, making it the warmest day in the near-term forecast. Light winds and a low near 54 degrees should keep conditions comfortable after sunset.
The warm spell eases slightly Monday, when the high is expected to reach 79 degrees, followed by highs in the mid-70s Tuesday through Thursday. The forecast remains dry through much of next week, with only a slight chance of rain returning near the end of the period.
Bakersfield’s Seasonal Precipitation Pattern
A 2008 National Weather Service report says Bakersfield receives 90 percent of its normal annual precipitation from November through April, providing seasonal context for the forecast’s dry stretch. The report puts normal annual precipitation at 6.49 inches, according to National Weather Service, NOAA Technical Memorandum NWS WR-281.
