Record-Breaking Heat Wave Hits Bakersfield

July is known for being the hottest month in Bakersfield, and this year is no exception. As of Monday, the city has endured 20 days of temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher, with 13 of those days topping 105 degrees. According to meteorologist Antoinette Serrato, this streak has broken the record for consecutive days of 105 degrees or higher, with 11 days in a row setting a new benchmark. The previous record was eight days set in July 2017.

Key Takeaways:

• Bakersfield has experienced 20 days of temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher in the first 22 days of July, with 13 of those days topping 105 degrees.
• The recent streak of 11 consecutive days of 105 degrees or higher has broken the record, surpassing the previous record of eight days set in July 2017.
• The number of 100-degree or higher days in Bakersfield averages 33 per summer, with the fewest ever recorded being 12 in 1965 and 1999.
• The greatest total number of triple-digit days ever recorded in Bakersfield was 76 in 1917.
• The National Weather Service has issued a widespread excessive heat warning that will remain in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
• Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, especially those relying on evaporative coolers for cooling.

Statistics:

• 20 days of temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher in the first 22 days of July.
• 13 days of temperatures reaching 105 degrees or higher in the first 22 days of July.
• 11 consecutive days of 105 degrees or higher, breaking the previous record of eight days in July 2017.
• Average number of 100-degree or higher days in Bakersfield is 33 per summer.
• The fewest ever recorded 100-degree or higher days in Bakersfield is 12, established in 1965 and 1999.
• The greatest total number of triple-digit days ever recorded in Bakersfield is 76 in 1917.

Sources:

• The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, Calif.)
• National Weather Service
• Tribune Content Agency, LLC