May 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 May

The month of May marks the evident transition from spring to summer in Bakersfield. The heat starts to build up considerably but nighttime temperatures remain modestly cool. A high temperature point at 78.6°F (25.9°C) and a low at 52.9°F (11.6°C) denote this transitional phase. With the rainfall dropping to 0.55" (14mm), parched days become more commonplace. By month-end, the city begins to resemble the hot, dry landscape that defines Californian summers.

Temperature

May's arrival in Bakersfield, California, signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). In May, the nighttime temperature in Bakersfield plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bakersfield is 44%.

Rainfall

In Bakersfield, California, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 52 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bakersfield is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bakersfield is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bakersfield is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Bakersfield in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bakersfield, records 78.6°F (25.9°C), while the low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bakersfield?

The average relative humidity in May in Bakersfield, California, is 44%.

How much does it rain in Bakersfield in May?

In Bakersfield, California, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bakersfield?

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

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

In May, the average day length in Bakersfield, California, is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bakersfield?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bakersfield have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bakersfield, California, is 11.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Bakersfield?

In Bakersfield, California, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bakersfield, CA

Average temperature in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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 May: 52.9°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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average pressure in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average wind speed in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average humidity in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average rainfall in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.55"

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 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 May
Bakersfield, CA

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

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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 May: 11h and 3min

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average UV index in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Bakersfield, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

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 May
Bakersfield, CA

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