December weather forecast
Bakersfield, CA

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The scenic natural park of The Park At River Walk, located in Bakersfield, California
The scenic natural park of The Park At River Walk, located in Bakersfield, California

Weather in December

December hails the arrival of winter in Bakersfield, though mild when compared to many other American locales. High temperature drops to 58.1°F (14.5°C) and low plunges to 40.8°F (4.9°C) as crisp winter air becomes more prominent. The increased rain of 1.26" (32mm) signals the most notable shift in the city's weather pattern. Despite the cooler and wetter conditions, snowfall is effectively absent. Conclusively, with daylight hours at their briefest, December wraps up the year on a bright but chilly note.

Temperature

Bakersfield witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Bakersfield, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bakersfield, California, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bakersfield, California, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Bakersfield are January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bakersfield are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Bakersfield?

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a low temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C), is generally the coldest month in Bakersfield.

What are December temperatures in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, 58.1°F (14.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in Bakersfield?

The months with the highest humidity in Bakersfield are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

What is the average humidity in December in Bakersfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 59%.

What is the rainiest month in Bakersfield?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Bakersfield, California. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Bakersfield?

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Bakersfield.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bakersfield?

The month with the shortest days in Bakersfield is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bakersfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bakersfield, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bakersfield?

The months with the least sunshine in Bakersfield are January and December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bakersfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bakersfield?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Bakersfield.

How high is the UV index in December in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average temperature in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average high temperature in December: 58.1°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 December: 40.8°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).

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Average pressure in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average pressure in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average wind speed in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average wind speed in December: 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).

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Average humidity in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average humidity in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average rainfall in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average rainfall days in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average snowfall in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average snowfall in December: 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average snowfall days in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 December: 6h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average sunshine days in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 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).

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Average UV index in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average UV index in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average cloud cover in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

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).

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Average visibility in December
Bakersfield, CA

Average visibility in December - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average visibility in December: 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).

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