August weather forecastBakersfield, CA
August
Weather in August
August maintains the sustained summer heat wave with negligible changes from July's weather parameters. High temperature averages at 95.7°F (35.4°C) and low at 64.9°F (18.3°C), slightly below July's peak. Rainfall remains almost non-existent with only 0.04" (1mm) recorded. The UV index remains at the year's highest level of seven, while cloud cover is at the annual lowest. The blend of hot temperatures and limited rainfall keeps Bakersfield's landscape dry and sun-drenched.Temperature
August's onset in Bakersfield records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still torrid 95.7°F (35.4°C) from July's 96.6°F (35.9°C). Bakersfield reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 64.9°F (18.3°C) in August.Humidity
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 29%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Bakersfield, California, are June and August Rain falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of rain.Snowfall
January, March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Bakersfield is 13h and 27min.On the first day of August in Bakersfield, California, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:23 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Bakersfield is 12h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average high temperature in August: 95.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average pressure in August: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May, June and July (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average humidity in August: 29%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).
Average rainfall in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.04"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average sunshine days in August: 29.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average cloud cover in August: 4
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in August
Bakersfield, CA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
