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Bakersfield Running Weather

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 5:08 PM PDT

Best Time to Run in Bakersfield Today

5 AM–8 AM

68°F and clear at peak. Wind 4 mph from the ESE, dew point 47°F.

98
Peak FitScore
Temperature
68°F / feels 66°
Wind
4 mph ESE, gusts 4
Dew Point
47°F — comfortable
Humidity
48%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
58 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌤️ 5 PM
38
100° feels 96° 7 mph NNW
☀️ 6 PM
64
99° feels 94° 7 mph NNW
☀️ 7 PM
63
97° feels 91° 7 mph NNW
🌙 8 PM
67
91° feels 86° 5 mph NNW
🌙 9 PM
75
85° feels 81° 5 mph N
🌙 10 PM
80
82° feels 78° 5 mph NNE
🌙 5 AM
96
69° feels 67° 2 mph ESE
🌅 6 AM
98
68° feels 66° 4 mph ESE
☀️ 7 AM
93
71° feels 69° 3 mph SE
☀️ 8 AM
84
76° feels 75° 1 mph SE
☀️ 9 AM
75
80° feels 79° 1 mph SSW
☀️ 10 AM
71
83° feels 84° 2 mph WNW
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

☁️
Today Jul 26
100° / 71°
98
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☀️
Mon Jul 27
99° / 68°
98
🏃 5 AM–9 AM
☀️
Tue Jul 28
105° / 66°
67
🏃 6–9 AM
☀️
Wed Jul 29
108° / 65°
64
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Thu Jul 30
110° / 68°
58
🏃 6–9 AM
☁️
Fri Jul 31
113° / 71°
55
🏃 6–9 AM
Sat Aug 1
115° / 74°
52
🏃 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–8 AM with a peak FitScore of 98/100. 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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