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Retirement Living In Kern River Valley - California


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Area Description

The Kern River Valley is still California's best kept secret, as it represents one of the finest areas for recreation, relaxation and abounding beauty. It is nestled in the majestic Southern Sierra Nevada mountain range, just hours from the hub-bub of city living, and is waiting for you to enjoy all it has to offer.

A trip to the Kern River Valley is likened to a step back in time with working cattle ranches, endless vistas of farmland, livestock grazing in the evening cool and quiet that can leave you breathless. The night sky lights up with more stars than one can imagine as you leave city life behind. Whatever it is you're looking for in a vacation, the Kern River Valley has it; if spending time on the water is your choice, put Isabella Lake and the Kern River right on top of your list. Our valley offers whitewater rafting, fishing, sailing, tubing, swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, watersking, or just viewing the large variety of wildlife species that call the valley and river home. The surrounding area offers much to the land-based visitor with bird watching, horseback riding, shopping, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain climbing, biking, gold panning, wildflower viewing, camping, and photographic possibilities.

The Kern River Valley most striking attributes are the clear blue skies and clean country air. When you come to visit, it’s like another world, and you will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. The Kern River Valley is just three hours from Los Angeles, and one hour from Bakersfield and Ridgecrest. The two main ways to enter into the valley are, from the west, via Bakersfield on Highway 178, through the scenic Kern River Canyon, or from Highway 14 to Highway 178, and then over the historic Walker Pass, from the east.

Includes Cities/Towns: Bodfish, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Onyx, Weldon, Wofford Heights.

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We have 1 taxi, the Kern Regional Transit is our bus system, and we now have a rental car service by Hertz.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Kern River Valley, California?

For those of you that retire in Kern River Valley, you will have pleasant temperatures year-round.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Kern River Valley such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in Kern River Valley is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect a lot of days above 90°.

If you retire in Kern River Valley, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  44 F°  58 F°
 Feb  33 F°  46 F°  59 F°
 Mar  36 F°  50 F°  63 F°
 Apr  40 F°  54 F°  68 F°
 May  47 F°  62 F°  77 F°
 Jun  53 F°  70 F°  86 F°
 Jul  59 F°  76 F°  93 F°
 Aug  58 F°  76 F°  93 F°
 Sep  52 F°  70 F°  87 F°
 Oct  44 F°  60 F°  76 F°
 Nov  35 F°  50 F°  64 F°
 Dec  30 F°  43 F°  57 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  19  0
 Feb  0  14  0
 Mar  0  9  0
 Apr  1  4  0
 May  4  1  0
 Jun  11  0  0
 Jul  20  0  0
 Aug  20  0  0
 Sep  12  0  0
 Oct  2  2  0
 Nov  0  11  0
 Dec  0  20  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  7  23 %
 Feb  3 "  7  25 %
 Mar  2 "  7  29 %
 Apr  1 "  4  30 %
 May  1 "  2  35 %
 Jun  0 "  1  38 %
 Jul  0 "  1  42 %
 Aug  0 "  1  41 %
 Sep  0 "  1  35 %
 Oct  1 "  3  30 %
 Nov  2 "  4  26 %
 Dec  2 "  6  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  0  0
 Feb  1 "  0  0
 Mar  1 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  0  0


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