| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20F to 25F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 21 - Dec. 31 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BWk - Cold Desert Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | ||
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 93314 - Bakersfield, CA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 38 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 55 | 62 | 67 | 66 | 61 | 52 | 42 | 36 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 56 | 64 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 93 | 98 | 96 | 91 | 81 | 66 | 56 | 78 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.27 | 1.3 | 1.47 | .49 | .25 | .12 | 0 | .07 | .16 | .36 | .64 | .83 | 6.95 |