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Rain jacket for Bakersfield in March
Verdict
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About 3 rainy days — a packable shell is a light insurance policy.
Why
Bakersfield in March averages highs of 72°F, lows of 48°F, 3 rainy days.
That climate makes a rain jacket a judgment call. About 3 rainy days — a packable shell is a light insurance policy.