Heat — Bakersfield, California

2025-05-10 to 2025-05-11 · Bakersfield, California

Event narrative

Triple digit heat was reported for the first time this year on the 10th at Bakersfield, with a maximum temperature of 102 degrees. This set a record high, and a record high minimum temperature of 69 degrees was also reported that day.

Wider weather episode

A significant warmup occurred from the 6th until the 10th of May due to a large upper ridge pushed inland into California. Much above average temperatures took place on the 8th until the 10th. Triple digit heat was reported for the first time this year on the 10th at Bakersfield, with a maximum temperature of 102 degrees. This set a record high, and a record high minimum temperature of 69 degrees was also reported that day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256367. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.