December weather in Bakersfield, CA
The average temperature in Bakersfield in December is 48.3°F (37.7°F–58.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.03 inches.
December is a winter month in Bakersfield, and is cooler than the annual average of 65.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 37m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
37.7°F
Precipitation
1.03 in
Daylight
9h 37m
December records in Bakersfield
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.0°F (2014) | 24.1°F (2004) | 0.08 in (2019) |
| December 2 | 77.0°F (2021) | 28.9°F (2006) | 0.25 in (2005) |
| December 3 | 75.0°F (2021) | 25.0°F (2004) | 0.45 in (2014) |
| December 4 | 75.0°F (2020) | 25.0°F (2004) | 0.14 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 73.9°F (2020) | 28.9°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2019) |
| December 6 | 70.0°F (2020) | 27.0°F (2013) | 0.24 in (2010) |
| December 7 | 80.1°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2018) |
| December 8 | 70.0°F (2003) | 28.9°F (2011) | 0.05 in (2019) |
| December 9 | 80.1°F (2006) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.48 in (2019) |
| December 10 | 70.0°F (2014) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2021) |
| December 11 | 70.0°F (2014) | 30.0°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2003) |
| December 12 | 71.1°F (2014) | 30.0°F (1999) | 0.89 in (2014) |
| December 13 | 69.1°F (2019) | 28.9°F (2013) | 0.29 in (2014) |
| December 14 | 68.0°F (2016) | 32.0°F (2017) | 0.22 in (2021) |
| December 15 | 71.1°F (2016) | 28.9°F (2003) | 0.80 in (2021) |
| December 16 | 72.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2001) | 0.32 in (2002) |
| December 17 | 70.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2003) | 0.23 in (2014) |
| December 18 | 68.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2006) | 0.40 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 75.0°F (2023) | 27.0°F (2000) | 0.01 in (2023) |
| December 20 | 75.0°F (2023) | 28.9°F (2000) | 0.24 in (2015) |
| December 21 | 71.1°F (2023) | 30.0°F (2017) | 0.46 in (2010) |
| December 22 | 73.0°F (2000) | 25.0°F (2004) | 0.30 in (2009) |
| December 23 | 75.0°F (2005) | 25.0°F (2004) | 0.36 in (2010) |
| December 24 | 73.0°F (2025) | 26.1°F (2004) | 1.13 in (2016) |
| December 25 | 71.1°F (2005) | 24.1°F (2004) | 0.72 in (2025) |
| December 26 | 70.0°F (2013) | 28.9°F (2000) | 0.94 in (2003) |
| December 27 | 71.1°F (1999) | 26.1°F (2000) | 0.39 in (2019) |
| December 28 | 71.1°F (1999) | 28.9°F (2015) | 0.85 in (2022) |
| December 29 | 73.0°F (2023) | 28.9°F (2018) | 0.41 in (2020) |
| December 30 | 78.1°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2000) | 0.25 in (2003) |
| December 31 | 71.1°F (2013) | 28.0°F (2000) | 0.41 in (2004) |