BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Temperatures reached a high of 96° in Bakersfield Monday, slightly above the average of 93°.
A record of 113°, set back in 1961, remains untouched. Breezy conditions persist in our mountain and desert communities, while wind gusts reached up to 40 mph.
By Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise above the triple-digit mark, with highs around 102°. As we welcome the first official day of summer on Friday, temperatures will dip slightly below average, setting the stage for a cooler weekend in the low 80s…