What is the air quality in Bakersfield CA?

Bakersfield CA, United States of America has an annual US AQI of 78 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 17.7 µg/m³, ranking #3673 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Bakersfield CA?

April is typically the cleanest month (AQI 52) and December the most polluted (AQI 96).

Where does Bakersfield CA's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2026 (monitors 1999–2026, satellite 1998; 2026 provisional (AirNow)). Measured by government monitoring stations. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Bakersfield CA, United States of America — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Bakersfield CA Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
3673	Bakersfield CA, United States of America	North America	AQI 78	PM2.5 17.7 µg/m³