What is the air quality in Bakersfield today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bakersfield is 39 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bakersfield right now?

The current temperature in Bakersfield is 27.6°C (feels like 27.6°C). Humidity is 12.2% and wind speed is 26.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bakersfield?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Bakersfield, United States

Clear

27.6°C · 12.2% humidity

27.6°

Feels 27.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 2 stn

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Bakersfield's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

12.2%

Humidity

26.6 km/h

Wind WNW

1017.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.3 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bakersfield?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 2 stations

PM2.59.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

9.3

Median

7.83

Average

6.2

Low

9.59

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -3.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Bakersfield?

10-20

33.8° 18.4°

10-21

30.8° 14.7°

10-22

32.7° 15.2°

10-23

27.3° 17.4°

10-24

26.1° 16.3°

0.13 mm

10-25

25.3° 11.6°

10-26

30.9° 17.0°

1.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Bakersfield?

Bakersfield

1.1 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Bakersfield-California Avenue, Kern, California

4.4 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Bakersfield-California Avenue, Kern, California

4.4 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Bakersfield?

35 Oildale 33 Lamont 40 Arvin 29 Shafter 30 Wasco 30 Delano 43 Porterville 68 Corcoran 17 Rosamond 37 Tulare

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.