Bakersfield weather radar
The radar map centred on Bakersfield: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 2 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Los Angeles (United States), 108 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.6 km above the city, so rain and storms show up well, while light drizzle or fine snow may look weaker on the map.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | United States | 108 km | 1.6 km |
| San Joaquin Valley | United States | 118 km | 1.9 km |
| Edwards | United States | 136 km | 2.3 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Bakersfield is December (an average of 40 mm), the driest is June (1 mm). On average 205 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Visalia weather radar109 km
- Lancaster weather radar110 km
- Santa Clarita weather radar117 km
- Palmdale weather radar121 km
- Simi Valley weather radar125 km
- Oxnard weather radar132 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bakersfield?
The nearest weather radar is Los Angeles (United States), 108 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.6 km above the city.
How often does the Bakersfield radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 2 minutes, and the slider below the map shows the last hour, so you can see which way the rain is moving.
What is the wettest month in Bakersfield?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, December is the wettest month (40 mm) and June the driest (1 mm).
Does the radar show thunderstorms and lightning?
Yes. Storms show up as yellow, red and purple patches, which means a strong echo from heavy rain and hail. White marks are lightning flashes from the last 15 minutes detected by satellite.
Data sources
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources