January 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 January

January in Bakersfield, California sees the winter season in full swing. A dominance of cloud cover, coupled with reduced daylight hours, contributes to a generally chilly atmosphere. However, Bakersfield is not typically snow-laden, with both snowfall and rainfall typically remaining minimal. Detailed weather information underlines the winter feel, with average high and low temperatures of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C), respectively. Overall, it's a brisk start to the year, but Bakersfield does offer a comparatively mild winter relative to many other US cities.

Temperature

January commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C), showing little deviation from December's 58.1°F (14.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) is recorded in Bakersfield during the month of January.

Humidity

In Bakersfield, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In Bakersfield, during January, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 52 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Bakersfield, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, in Bakersfield, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:22 pm PST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Bakersfield?

In January, in Bakersfield, the average high-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Bakersfield?

The average relative humidity in January in Bakersfield, California, is 58%.

How much does it rain in Bakersfield in January?

In Bakersfield, California, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Bakersfield?

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

Does it snow in Bakersfield in January?

In Bakersfield, California, in January, it doesn't snow. In February, it regularly snows.

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

In January, the average day length in Bakersfield, California, is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bakersfield?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:22 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bakersfield?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bakersfield?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bakersfield is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Bakersfield, CA

Average temperature in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 60.6°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 January: 42.1°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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average pressure in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average wind speed in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average humidity in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 58%

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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average rainfall in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

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 January
Bakersfield, CA

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

Average snowfall in January
Bakersfield, CA

Average snowfall in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 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 January /
Average sunshine in January
Bakersfield, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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 January: 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).

Average sunshine days in January
Bakersfield, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.4 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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average UV index in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Bakersfield, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

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 January
Bakersfield, CA

Average visibility in January - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 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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