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Bakersfield Running Weather

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:23 AM PDT

Best Time to Run in Bakersfield Today

5 AM–6 AM

76°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the NNE, dew point 48°F.

84
Peak FitScore
Temperature
76°F / feels 74°
Wind
3 mph NNE, gusts 3
Dew Point
48°F — comfortable
Humidity
37%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
66 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

☁️ 6 AM
78
78° feels 78° 0 mph W 1% rain
☁️ 7 AM
67
81° feels 81° 2 mph SE 1% rain
☁️ 8 AM
65
83° feels 84° 0 mph E 1% rain
9 AM
64
88° feels 88° 0 mph W
☀️ 10 AM
64
93° feels 92° 2 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 11 AM
38
97° feels 97° 4 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 12 PM
37
99° feels 100° 6 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 1 PM
35
101° feels 103° 7 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 2 PM
37
103° feels 104° 8 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 3 PM
36
104° feels 104° 8 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 4 PM
37
104° feels 103° 9 mph NNW 1% rain
☀️ 5 PM
38
104° feels 101° 9 mph NNW 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 21
104° / 78°
84
🏃 5 AM–7 AM
☀️
Wed Jul 22
102° / 76°
84
🏃 5 AM–7 AM
☀️
Thu Jul 23
103° / 66°
70
🏃 6–9 AM
☀️
Fri Jul 24
108° / 69°
59
🏃 6–9 AM
☀️
Sat Jul 25
109° / 68°
59
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Sun Jul 26
110° / 70°
57
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Jul 27
109° / 70°
58
🏃 6–9 AM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Bakersfield: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Bakersfield running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Bakersfield today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 AM–6 AM with a peak FitScore of 84/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Bakersfield?

The best months for running in Bakersfield are June, July, August, September. The most challenging months are typically November, December. Mild summers with low humidity make for ideal running. Watch for marine layer fog in coastal areas.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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