Bakersfield, CA: Current UV Index and Hourly Forecast

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On this page, you can find the current UV Index and hourly 5 day UV Index forecast for Bakersfield, Kern County, California (CA). The Ultraviolet Index forecast, which measures the radiation from the sun that reaches the Earth's surface is updated daily.

UV Index Data sourced from the NOAA.

As of 3:54 AM PST today in Bakersfield, CA, the UV Index is currently at 0 which means there is no significant ultraviolet radiation from the sun. However, as the day progresses, the UV index is expected to rise significantly.

The UV Index will rise to 0.3 between 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, still considered low. The UV Index in Bakersfield will continue to rise through the morning, reaching a moderate level of 2.7 between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. This will also be the peak UV Index level for the day.

For the protection of your health against UV exposure, we highly recommended wearing sunglasses, generously applying broad-spectrum SPF 15+ strength sunscreen on exposed skin, covering the body with sun-protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reducing the time spent outdoors in the sun during peak hours.

After reaching its peak for the day, the UV Index will gradually decline through the afternoon and evening. The UV Index will return to low levels of 2.3 at 1:00 PM. As the day transitions into the night, the UV Index will drop back down to 0 at 5:00 PM.

Summary of Hourly UV Index Forecast for Today and Tomorrow in Bakersfield, CA

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