Bakersfield is located in the County of Kern and is the county seat. It is located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The valley is partially surrounded by three mountain ranges. The Temblor Range is to the west, the Tehachapis to the south and the Sierra Nevadas to the east. The Kern River flows through the valley adding a natural beauty to the area.
The face of Bakersfield is changing. While maintaining its homespun hospitality Bakersfield is emerging as a leader of industry and a center for arts and entertainment.
Bakersfield offers something for everyone. From the old west to dynamic new architecture…historic animal fossils to exotic dining…country music to hip hop…quaint antique shops to indoor mega-malls…Bakersfield has something for you!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $263,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 308,392. Bakersfield covers 113.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 408 feet above sea level.
Weather
Bakersfield, CA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 96.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 38.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bakersfield is 6.49 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 1.41 Inches.
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