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Warmest weekend of the year so far in Bakersfield

Warm temperatures in the Valley, expected to change next week
Evening Weather Update April 20, 2024
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Don’t forget your sunscreen, because the next few days are bringing in the heat!

Following the day’s high of 85° in Bakersfield, Saturday nights’ low is 58° in Bakersfield. Throughout Kern, low temps range as low as 49° in the mountains, up to 59° in the desert.

Sunday’s highs are expected to be pretty similar to Saturday, at 86° in both Bakersfield and Kern River Valley. The mountains are about 10° cooler, peaking at 76°. Meanwhile, the desert has a high of 92°.

Most of Kern can expect a slight breeze Sunday, except for the desert areas, which can expect more gusty winds Sunday night.

The warming trend peaks on Monday, with highs close to 90° in the Valley. Tuesday is expected to bring cooler weather, bringing temperatures back down for next week.

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Friday

01/16/2026

AM Clouds/PM Sun

64° / 42°

3%

Saturday

01/17/2026

AM Fog/PM Sun

63° / 43°

5%

Sunday

01/18/2026

Partly Cloudy

63° / 42°

5%

Monday

01/19/2026

Sunny

63° / 42°

3%

Tuesday

01/20/2026

Partly Cloudy

66° / 42°

2%

Wednesday

01/21/2026

Partly Cloudy

65° / 44°

3%

Thursday

01/22/2026

Partly Cloudy

64° / 44°

3%

Friday

01/23/2026

Partly Cloudy

63° / 44°

13%