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Bakersfield Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 6:10 AM PDT

Best Time to Run in Bakersfield Today

5 AM–1 PM

60°F and clear at peak. Wind 3 mph from the SW, dew point 36°F.

100
Peak FitScore
Temperature
60°F / feels 56°
Wind
3 mph SW, gusts 4
Dew Point
36°F — comfortable
Humidity
40%
UV Index
2 — Low
Air Quality
47 AQI — Good

Hourly running conditions

🌅 6 AM
82
48° feels 43° 5 mph SE
☀️ 7 AM
83
49° feels 44° 4 mph SE
☀️ 8 AM
94
54° feels 51° 1 mph SSE
☀️ 9 AM
100
60° feels 56° 3 mph SW
☀️ 10 AM
100
64° feels 60° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 11 AM
99
68° feels 65° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 12 PM
91
71° feels 70° 4 mph NW
☀️ 1 PM
84
75° feels 74° 4 mph WNW
☀️ 2 PM
79
78° feels 77° 3 mph NW
☀️ 3 PM
79
80° feels 78° 3 mph NW
☀️ 4 PM
83
81° feels 76° 4 mph NNW
☀️ 5 PM
89
80° feels 72° 8 mph NNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Apr 17
81° / 48°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sat Apr 18
88° / 50°
100
🏃 All day
☁️
Sun Apr 19
88° / 58°
88
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Mon Apr 20
86° / 56°
88
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Tue Apr 21
81° / 52°
78
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 30%
☁️
Wed Apr 22
69° / 52°
91
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
73° / 51°
100
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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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–1 PM with a peak FitScore of 100/100. 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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