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Rain jacket for Bakersfield in February
Verdict
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About 4 rainy days — a packable shell is a light insurance policy.
Why
Bakersfield in February averages highs of 65°F, lows of 44°F, 4 rainy days.
That climate makes a rain jacket a judgment call. About 4 rainy days — a packable shell is a light insurance policy.