Kern County (Bakersfield)
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Today weather in Kern County
Thursday, August 6th, 2026
45°
Sunny
Feels like 42° · Low 23°
Official weather alert: Extreme Heat Warning. A scorching day is predicted for Kern County Today with temperatures soaring to a blistering 44 °F and settling to a still-warm 23 °F at night. It'll be quite breezy in Kern County Today with average wind speeds of 17 km/h.
45° / 23°
Temp
0%
Rain
17 km/h
Wind
20%
Humidity
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Kern County hourly forecast for today
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| temperatures | 28.6° | 27.3° | 26.3° | 25.6° | 24.8° | 23.9° | 23° | Sunrise | 23.7° | 27° | 29.8° | 32.4° | 37.8° | 40° | 42° | 43.5° | 44.5° | 44.9° | 44.2° | 42.7° | 40.7° | Sunset | 36.2° | 33.6° | 29.8° | 29° | |
| Feels like | 25.9° | 24.6° | 23.5° | 23.1° | 22.9° | 22.2° | 21.4° | 22.5° | 26.3° | 29.2° | 31.7° | 37.7° | 39.7° | 41.2° | 41.6° | 41.8° | 41.5° | 40.3° | 38.3° | 36.5° | 32.3° | 30° | 27.2° | 26.4° | |||
| wind speed | 5 km/h | 7 km/h | 8 km/h | 5 km/h | 2 km/h | 1 km/h | 1 km/h | 1 km/h | 2 km/h | 3 km/h | 4 km/h | 4 km/h | 6 km/h | 8 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 15 km/h | 16 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 13 km/h | 10 km/h | 8 km/h | 7 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 21° | 338° | 308° | 312° | 306° | 250° | 224° | 233° | 194° | 237° | 245° | 271° | 294° | 306° | 317° | 326° | 328° | 328° | 323° | 316° | 306° | 324° | 18° | 4° | |||
| wind direction | NNE | NNW | NW | NW | NW | WSW | SW | SW | SSW | WSW | WSW | W | WNW | NW | NW | NW | NNW | NNW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NNE | N | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 18% | 22% | 23% | 24% | 25% | 27% | 29% | 31% | 32% | 29% | 25% | 22% | 20% | 17% | 14% | 12% | 11% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 13% | 14% | 21% | 22% | |||
| dew point | 2.1° | 4° | 3.8° | 3.5° | 3.4° | 3.6° | 4° | 5.8° | 8.8° | 10.1° | 10.2° | 12.4° | 12.6° | 12.2° | 10.7° | 9° | 7.9° | 6.3° | 5.6° | 4.5° | 3.1° | 2.9° | 5.3° | 4.9° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 9% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 7 | 8.7 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Kern County today
The weather in Kern County today is expected to be noticeably warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 45 °F, compared to an average of 40 °F for August 6th in recent years.
temperatures
45 °F
rain
0 mm
wind
17 km/h
UV
Very High
Kern County daylight overview ☀️
Today in Kern County, The sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 19:55, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 47 minutes.
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The weather today in Kern County - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Kern County?
The maximum temperature for today in Kern County is expected to be 45° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Kern County? 🌧️
No, there is no significant chance of rain in Kern County today. It should be a dry day.
What will be the wind speed today in Kern County? 🌀
The wind in Kern County is expected to blow at 17 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Kern County today?
Given the forecast of 45 °F with a 0% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Kern County today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Kern County today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:08 and set at 19:55 in Kern County.
How accurate is the weather forecast Kern County today? ✅
Kern County weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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